ASABA – The Incoming Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori  has commended the Supreme Court over Tuesday’s  judgment affirming the victory of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s of Osun State.

Supreme Court today affirmed the victory of Governor Adeleke as the authentic winner of Osun gubernatorial election.

In a statement the Governor Elect posted on his social media handle saying “Congratulations to Governor Ademola Adeleke on his Supreme Court victory! The ruling affirming him as the duly elected governor of Osun State is a victory for democracy and the will of the people.” That the  verdict is a further testimony that the judiciary is firmly on course and works in sync with the people’s aspiration.

He said in spite of the “intimidation, unnecessary accusations and rumour-mongering, the apex court lived to its billing by dispensing justice without fear or favour.”

Why urging him to be magnanimous in victory, extend his hands of fellowship to the Peoples Democratic Party and continue to unite the people.

According to him, with the electoral case now laid to rest, governance can now begin in full swing and the people of Osun can begin to reap the fruits of the government they voted to put in place.

“In spite of the intimidation, unnecessary accusations and rumour-mongering, the apex court lived to its billing by dispensing justice without fear or favour. The court did not rule based on any hearsay but acted on the basis of the merits and demerits of the case before it. The Supreme Court and the judiciary, therefore, deserve our commendation for it has further strengthened the democratic process.

“On the issue of the Electoral Act, it is only the INEC, as the electoral body, that can apply the law appropriately with respect to elections. “This, the commission did rightly. It discharged itself creditably on the Osun election.

“The decision of the apex court lays to rest the tussle over Osun governorship and removes all encumbrances on the path of the governor. Now, governance can begin in full swing and the people of Osun can begin to reap the fruits of the government they voted to put in place.

“It is now time to rally round and join hands with the government to move Osun to the Next Level.”