President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the verdict of the Supreme Court affirming the victory of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State calling on the political class and their suppo
The President said in a statement on Tuesday by his Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Femi Adesina on Tuesday the Head recognizes the verdict of the Supreme Court on the contested governorship election.
The statement added that the President also recognized the critical role of the judiciary in deepening rule of law and democracy.
Buhari said that the apex court’s verdict is a call on the political class and their supporters of the imperative of making the people feel the impact of good governance.
The statement reads, “With the final decision by the Court, the President reminds the political class and their supporters that the main task at hand is to make the people feel the impact of good governance, where a prosperous, peaceful and stable Osun is guaranteed.
“He, therefore, urges all citizens and residents of the State, particularly her notable sons and daughters, to give the government of Senator Ademola Adeleke all the support it needs to ensure that programmes, policies, plans and aspirations fashioned to make individuals and businesses flourish succeed.
“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.”
“President Buhari thanks the people of Osun for contributing immensely to the development of the nation, particularly through the State’s rich cultural heritage, the several historic sites and tourist attractions, including the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
“The President trusts that the government will continue to develop the boundless resources in the State of the Living Spring, complementing the roles of the government at the Centre on national development and prosperity.”