Wilson Adekumola
The National Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party, has said the annulment of the victory of Senator Ademola Adeleke by the Osun State Governorship Election tribunal is contrary to the will of the people of the state.
The PDP stated that the judgement is an attempt to nullify the mandate its candidate, Ademola Adeleke freely got from the people of Osun State in the July 16, 2022 Governorship election.
National Publicity Secretary of the party, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, discloaed in a statement, on Friday, in Abuja, that, “The judgment of the Tribunal is contrary to the Will of the people of Osun State which was expressed by the overwhelming votes cast for our Party and Candidate at the election.
“The July 16, 2022 Governorship election in Osun State was adjudged by Local and International Observers to be free, fair, transparent and clearly won by the PDP and our Candidate, Governor Ademola Adeleke in confirmation of the wishes and aspiration of the people.
“The Will of the people of Osun State as expressed by electing Governor Adeleke must be respected. As a law-abiding Party, the PDP will explore all available legal means to restore the victory of our Party.
“The PDP charges the people of Osun State to be calm, remain at alert and continue to support Governor Adeleke as we restate our confidence in the Institution of the Judiciary to dispense justice in this matter at the Appellate Court.”