AFTERMATH OF TRIBUNAL JUDGEMENT: COME TO NEGOTIATE YOUR RETURN TO ALL PROGRESSIVES’ CONGRESS, ABIODUN TELLS AKINLADE
The Governor also described the judgment by the Ogun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal as the triumph of rule of law; victory for democracy, and further validation of the mandate bestowed on him at the polls.
Penpushing further reports that, he advised that rather than dissipating energy and resources on litigation, Akinlade and his party should either negotiate their return to the All Progressives Congress (APC) where they were or start preparing for 2023 elections.
“Opposition strengthens democracy and I appreciate the fact that he went to the Tribunal in exercise of his constitutional rights. The Tribunal has validated the mandate freely given to us by the masses at the polls.
“The candidate and all members of APM and indeed members of other parties are free to join APC. Those who are still aggrieved should learn that democracy is about majority rule. The people have spoken and the Tribunal has validated their choice of me. Anybody who feels otherwise should start preparing for 2023”
Penpushing also reports that Abiodun thanked the people of the State for their support and solidarity, promising that he would not take their mandate for granted as he would continue to work towards enhancing the people’s welfare, peace and prosperity of the State.
The Governor thanked the judiciary for the painstaking efforts and fair and lucid judgement which has further strengthened the nation’s democracy and enriched the jurisprudence, and also eulogised his legal team led by Prof Taiwo Osipitan (SAN) for their demonstration of depth, dedication and brilliance
Penpushing reports that, Abiodun applauded the support of the All Progressives Congress(APC) leadership in Ogun State for the solidarity, love and firm commitment to the course of justice, and assured the people of his administration’s commitment to providing a focused and on qualitative governance anchored on fairness, equity and inclusiveness.
