Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has revealed that his predecessor, Gboyega Oyetola, attempted to buy over the tribunal’s decision in his favor.
The governor of Osun state announced this development at a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rally on Tuesday, January 17 in Osogbo, the state capital.
He said:
“Yes, we are aware that Oyetola and his gang are looking for all possible means to buy their way. We have trust in the integrity of our jurists who are handling the tribunal case. They are men and women of impeccable character.”
He, however, thanked his supporters for standing by him throughout the process of the proceedings at the election tribunal.
“I can’t thank the people of Osun enough for standing by me and the party during the governorship. I presented myself to dare the government of APC. God and the people of Osun supported me, and today, here we are. God helped us; we defeated the incumbent.”
Governor Adeleke said he is optimistic that the people’s mandate will prevail while urging electorates in the state to vote for their senatorial candidate in the forthcoming elections in February.
He said:
“Your mandate is secured. By God and people, nothing will derail the peoples’ mandate. Our judiciary is for the people, by the people and of the people.”