President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the people of Osun state to take the Supreme Court’s verdict on the governorship election in good faith saying they have a lot to benefit for supporting governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration.
In a statement on Tuesday, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity,Femi Adesina quotes Mr President as saying “elections should be seen as the path to an end, which is the progress of the people in a peaceful environment, rather than unending bickering. This is the time for inclusion and harmony in the state at the end of litigation”.
The president thanked the people of Osun for their contributions to the nation’s development through the state’s rich cultural heritage, historic sites and tourists attractions such as the Osun – Osogbo Sacred Grove, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site just as he expressed hope that Gov. Adeleke would fast track exploration of the abundant resources for the prosperity of the state and the nation.
Earlier on Tuesday,a five – man panel of the Supreme Court led by Justice John Okoro had struck out an appeal filed by the former governor of Osun state,Adegboyega Oyetola over alleged overvoting.
In the judgement, the panel of justices held that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System BVAS was the sole foundation and focal point of Adeleke’s matter
The court held that Oyetola’s argument that the presiding officers in the 774 Polling Units did not use the BVAS lacked merit as according to the INEC regulations and guidelines,an election can only be collated if the results corresponds with the figures in the BVAS and IRev.
acknowledging the court’s decision and the significant role played by the judiciary in upholding the rule of law and democracy in Nigeria.
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that in a statement issued by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, on Tuesday, Buhari reminded politicians and their supporters that the primary objective is to ensure that the people of Osun State experience the benefits of good governance, which will create a prosperous, peaceful, and stable state.
The President urged all citizens and residents of the State, particularly notable sons and daughters, to support Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration in achieving its goals and objectives to promote the growth of individuals and businesses.
Buhari also expressed appreciation to the people of Osun for their contributions to the nation’s development, particularly through the State’s rich cultural heritage, historic sites, and tourist attractions, such as the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
According to him, “elections should be seen as the path to an end, which is the progress of the people in a peaceful environment, rather than unending bickering. This is the time for inclusion and harmony in the State at the end of litigation.”
The President expressed confidence that Governor Adeleke’s administration would continue to explore the abundant resources in Osun State, contributing to national development and prosperity.
This newspaper had earlier reported that the Supreme Court on Tuesday (today) upheld Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the Osun State governorship election, dismissing all disputes against him by Adegboyega Oyetola.
In its judgment, a five-man panel of the Supreme Court led by Justice John Okoro held that the BVAS was the sole foundation and focal point of Adeleke’s case.
The court maintained that Oyetola’s argument that the presiding officers who conducted the elections in 774 polling units did not use the BVAS machine, could not substantiate it.
The court noted that, based on INEC regulations and guidelines, an election result can only be collated if the results agree with the figures in the BVAS and the ones transmitted to the INEC Results Viewing Portal, IRev.
