By Ibekimi Oriamaja
Human rights lawyer Pelumi Olajengbesi has advised Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola to concede defeat and congratulate Peoples Democratic Party candidate Ademola Adeleke.
Adeleke was declared the winner of the state’s governorship election on July 16, 2022, according to Naija News.
Olajengbesi responded by saying that if Governor Oyetola went to court to challenge the people’s mandate, he would be dishonoring himself.
He continued by saying that no amount of money from Bourdillion could save him.
“It is only prudent for Governor Gboyega Oyetola to bury his head in shame, concede defeat, and congratulate Senator Ademola Jackson Adeleke, the people’s choice and winner of the governorship election in Osun State on July 16, 2022,” Olajengbesi said in a statement issued on Sunday.
“The governor will be disgraced if he goes to court or the tribunal to challenge the people’s mandate.” Oyetola should also understand that no amount of money from Bourdillon can make up for the humiliation he suffered on Saturday. Senator Adeleke, after all, only reclaimed the mandate that was stolen from him in 2018 through a sham rerun election.
“However, times change, and the Osun have matured.” The beauty of democracy is that everyone has a say; Governor Oyetola was removed from office by the people due to poor governance and performance; the people wanted more.”
He also lauded the efforts of the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies in ensuring a free and fair election.
“The significance of INEC and security agencies in carrying out a free and fair election cannot be overstated,” Olajengbesi wrote. They can only do more as the 2023 election season approaches.
“Finally, I want to congratulate Senator Nurudeen Jackson Ademola Adeleke, the people’s man, on his rousing victory in Saturday’s election.” It is an example of tenacity and perseverance. Senator Adeleke’s victory is one for all people of conscience and supporters of good governance. There is light after the darkness, “De Imole!”
