Supreme Court ruling: Adeleke lauds judiciary, promises implementation of policies to fight underdevelopment

Blessing Akorowosi, Osogbo

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has commended the judiciary over the judgment of the Supreme court upholding his victory.

Governor Adeleke described the ruling as an affirmation of the truth and people’s will, adding that the choice of the people has survived powerful forces.

In his speech after the apex court ruling on Tuesday, Adeleke promised to deliver more dividends of democracy to the people of the state.

He emphasised the implementation of policies that will tackle poverty, underdevelopment and insecurity by his administration.

His words, “This is an historic landmark in the history of Osun politics. We therefore celebrate God Almighty, the author and finisher of our faith; we dedicate today’s victory to him, as we finally assume the governorship of this great state of living spring.

“State power is of God and He bestows it on whoever He wills. i will remain God driven, divinely inspired and governing with the fear of God.

“Our governorship is an affirmation of the government of the people, by people and for people. Our victory is a testimony that people’s will backed by divine will can withstand and survive plots of anti-democratic elements.

“To the Judiciary, Osun has emerged as a moral compass, affirming the integrity of my lord justices; your affirmation for truth and people’s will consolidates and strengthens our democracy. On behalf of Osun people, we appreciate you and we adore your love for justice and equity.

“To all stakeholders in the Osun project, be assured that the revalidation of our mandate is a challenge, a call to duty, a fresh demand for more dividends of democracy. I commit myself to an even more expanded delivery of good governance; in me, you will find a truly pro-people governor.”

The governor however, sought the support and cooperation of the people of the state irrespective of party affiliations for the development of the state