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Buhari Breaks Silence On Adeleke’s Supreme Court Victory

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2 years ago

May 9, 2023.

After a period of silence, President Buhari has finally commented on Senator Adeleke’s victory in the Supreme Court.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has commented on the Supreme Court’s verdict on the Osun State governorship election, acknowledging the court’s decision and the vital part played by the judiciary in preserving the principles of democracy and the rule of law in Nigeria.

In a statement released on Tuesday by his spokesperson, Femi Adesina, President Buhari urged politicians and their supporters to prioritise the welfare of the people of Osun State, emphasising that their ultimate goal should be to achieve good governance, peace, stability, and prosperity for the state.

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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 online news platform 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.