The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has congratulated immediate past Governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola over his victory at the Osun Election Petitions Tribunal.
The Tribunal Friday, delivered judgement on the legal tussle over the governorship election held in the State July 6, 2022. The Court in its ruling sacked Governor Ademola Adeleke and ruled that Oyetola be issued a new certificate of return.
In a statement issued by its Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, MURIC described the tribunal’s ruling as “decisive, overwhelming and incontrovertible”.
The statement said : “Justice Tetsea Kume who delivered the majority decision of the Osun State election tribunal today faulted the results declared by the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) of Osun State. The tribunal declared that ex-Governor Gbenga Oyetola polled 314,921 while Governor Ademola Adeleke scored 290,266 votes. The tribunal therefore ruled that INEC should withdraw Adeleke’s certificate of return and give Oyetola a new certificate.
“We congratulate Oyetola on his victory at the tribunal. We commend him for his doggedness and reticence. We urge him to continue on the path of truth, honour and dignity. Osun State deserves only men of self-respect, men of noble character and men of discipline. Those given to open exhibition of lasciviousness and those lacking in integrity should stay clear of leadership positions in Osun.
“We advise Governor Ademola Adeleke to spare the good people of the state the avoidable waste of resources by accepting the judgement of the tribunal in good faith.
“MURIC commends members of the tribunal for their boldness, thoroughness and
sacrifices.”
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