The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the judgement of the Osun State Governorship Election Tribunal, which nullified the mandate given to their Party and Candidate, Governor Ademola Adeleke, by the people of Osun State in the July 16, 2022 Governorship election.
In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, on Friday, 27 January 2023, the PDP declared that the judgement of the Tribunal is contrary to the will of the people of Osun State as expressed by the overwhelming votes cast for the Party and its candidate at the election.
According to the PDP, the July 16, 2022 Governorship election in Osun State was adjudged by Local and International Observers to be free, fair, transparent and clearly won by the PDP and its candidate, Governor Ademola Adeleke, in confirmation of the wishes and aspirations of the people.
The PDP has emphasized that the will of the people of Osun State, as expressed by electing Governor Adeleke, must be respected. As a law-abiding Party, the PDP has stated that it will explore all available legal means to restore the victory of the Party.
In addition, the PDP has called on the people of Osun State to remain calm and continue to support Governor Adeleke as they restate their confidence in the Institution of the Judiciary to dispense justice in this matter at the Appellate Court.
