Tribunal victory: Governor Abiodun appreciates Osoba, other stakeholders for standing by him
The Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has expressed appreciation to leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Olusegun Osoba and all those who stood firmly by him during the frantic efforts by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to put him to shame, which turned out victorious for him.
Penpushing reports that Abiodun gave the appreciation in a statement on Friday evening following the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal judgment which upheld his election as duly elected Governor of the state
‘This is the day the Lord has made. We thank and give all the glory to the Almighty God for this judgement and for not allowing us to be put to shame. I congratulate all of us again on our second gubernatorial electoral victory as painstakingly and meticulously affirmed by the Ogun Governorship Election Tribunal today’, he said.
Penpushing further reports that Abiodun said he was never in doubt that his hard-earned victory would be affirmed as he placed his trust in God, having worked the hardest, campaigning in every nook and cranny of the State
‘We were never in doubt that our hard-earned victory would be affirmed as we placed our trust in God, having worked the hardest, campaigning in every nook and cranny of Ogun State. We won fair and square. We earned it and deserve it . You are all witnesses of the triumph of tenacity and of our resolve and determination’.
‘I want to appreciate the judiciary, particularly the three tribunal judges led by Justice Kunaza, for not just dispensing justice but doing so transparently, diligently and thoroughly . I thank our team of very experienced, learned and respected lawyers led by Chief Olanipekun SAN and Prof Osipitan, Kalejaiye , Muiz Banire , Akinlawon, Fasanu, Ogunwunmiju and Ikpeazu, all SANs, and the juniors and all others here today for their professionalism’, Abiodun stated.
‘I would like to thank the entire APC led by Baba Osoba and the Chairman of the party, Chief Yemi Sanusi, for providing me with a strong platform to stand on, and for their support’, the excited Governor emphasised
‘I particularly thank those that were in court faithfully throughout all the proceedings. I want to thank members of my cabinet: my SSG, DCOS, CEA, Attorney-General designate, Commissioner-designates, Advisers and other appointees for standing by me with unwavering faith’.
‘And definitely not the least, I want to appreciate all the members of my family: my Mum, my wife, my children, my siblings and of course all my friends, the good people of Ogun State that voted me in, and all other well-wishers for all your prayers, good wishes and support throughout this period. This is a victory for democracy, victory for rule of law and judiciary; a victory for our great party, APC and victory for Ogun State’.
Penpushing also reports that Abiodun encouraged the opposition party and its Governorship Candidate, Hon Ladi Adebutu having failed to buy election and judgement to exhibit the spirit of patriotism in congratulating him and join hands in implementing the renewed hope agenda
‘We hope that the petitioners having failed to buy the election and the judgement will now, in the spirit of patriotism, congratulate and join hands with us in implementing the Renewed Hope Agenda. We are committed to the irrevocable implementation of our vision through our ISEYA mantra for wholesome development of our state. I will remain fair, just, equitable and inclusive’.
‘I again reiterate that no part of this state will be developed at the expense of another. I will be Governor of all. We have three years and eight months left to fulfill all our electoral promises made in the course of campaign. Omo Ogun, ISEYA … Igbega Ipinle Ogun, Ajose wa ni’, he stated.
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