Stephen Dunmoye
The governor of State of Osun, Gboyega Oyetola has decided to challenge the outcome of the July 16 governorship election at the tribunal as a “welcome development and best decision ever”, as described by members of Fruit Seller Association of Nigeria, Osun Chapter.
The group said this during an engagement meeting organised by the state’s Civic Engagement Centre held in Osogbo on today.
The Chairman of the group, Alhaji Adbulateef Famakinwa, while speaking at the meeting, assured that the people of the state would not allow the outcome of the governorship election to demoralise them, but would rather continue to support the governor in their prayers.
Famakinwa said the group was confident that the outcome of the tribunal would be favourable to Oyetola.
He added that the various developmental projects the governor had executed in the state would not be forgotten, stressing that the association was solidly behind Oyetola to reclaim his mandate at the tribunal.
He furthered that the governor should be rest assured that members of the group were not ingrates and would not abandon him at this critical stage.
In his response, the governor thanked members of the group for their support and solidarity.
Oyetola, ably represented by his Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, said he was confident of victory at the tribunal.
The governor commended people of the state for their unflinching and unwavering support, adding that the will of God would eventually prevail.
He said the grounds for which he was challenging the election at the tribunal were valid and expressed optimism that justice would be done.
Oyetola noted the good work he had started would continue and dividend of democracy would continue to be provided for the people.
