Gboyega Oyetola, Governor of Osun State, has insisted that he remains Governor of the state until all legal issues surrounding his election are sorted out.

He said this in response to a judgment by the Osun Elections Petitions Tribunal, which declared Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governor-elect of the state.

The tribunal had nullified the rerun election held in the state, which had seen Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerge winner of the election.

However, at an inspection of ongoing road and drainage projects in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, on Saturday, Oyetola urged the people of the state to go about their normal activities.

His words: “I am confident that our mandate will be reaffirmed at the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. As you all know, it was a split judgment, telling us that it was not a unanimous decision. This is part of our strength at the Appellate Court.

“I must correct the impression that I have been removed from office. I remain the Governor of Osun till all the electoral litigations are finalised.

“So, my visit to this site is in furtherance of our commitment to ensure a better life for all residents of the state and to demonstrate that governance brought about by our government continues."

In a state broadcast on Saturday as well, Oyetola said: "I address you this day to inform you that, in response to the judgment of the Osun Governorship Election Tribunal, sitting at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on Friday, we have gone on appeal to challenge the split decision of the Tribunal.

“This split decision notwithstanding, our confidence in the judiciary remains unshaken, which is why we are going back to it for necessary review through the appellate court.

“In accordance with the dictates of law, our government remains intact pending the decision of the higher courts. The status quo remains, and the business of governance continues under my watch.
“I have directed all law enforcement agencies as a matter of duty to continue to maintain law and order across the state.

“I would, therefore, appeal to you all to remain calm and go about your legitimate businesses, while we explore the instruments of the law to reaffirm the mandate that you freely gave to us.

“I thank you for your support all the way and urge you to remain faithful to the kernels that have made our state the land of virtue.”

Source- http://saharareporters.com/2019/03/24/i-remain-governor-osun-says-oyetola

Absolutely correct.judgement,can still be overturned.

You know already that your time is up.

i pray anyone with stolen mandate in nigeria dies this year and two of their kids

I wish the people of Osun well .

Just till this evening. By Monday morning, you’re handing over to the rightful Governor, the people’s mandate.

Sure, until supreme court decides if necessary.

Wike was Governor despite losing at tribunal and appeal court until supreme court over turned the ruling.

Davash222:
Just till this evening. By Monday morning, you’re handing over to the rightful Governor, the people’s mandate.

It does not work that way. Ignorance is not a virtue.

Separate hatred from ignorance. We are where we are today as a country because the number of ignorant people kept increasing despite education and Youths now allow politicians think for them.

Slogan,phrases and plenty ridiculous mindset.

I pray he lose at the supreme court but that does not change the way the system works.

Confusion break bone o

In your dreams Sir

If by tomorrow you don't hand over to Uncle Adeleke, Gbagbo will be your middle name.

Battle ground , court go pass greed

well

midform:
Good one!
Oyetola-governor of Osun state
Adeleke-governor of state of Osun

It's normal process for those of you saying he should vacate office, till all legal options are exhausted he still remains governor of the state

Davash222:
Just till this evening. By Monday morning, you’re handing over to the rightful Governor, the people’s mandate.

Truly, ignorance is bliss.

Mumu

SLAP44:
In your dreams Sir

If by tomorrow you don't hand over to Uncle Adeleke, Gbagbo will be your middle name.

Arrogant display of ignorance.

Good one!
Oyetola-governor of Osun state
Adeleke-governor of state of Osun

Oga, do the handing over ASAP

Happening in Nigeria!
Ongoing now in Nigeria is the fight between Democracy & Tyranny.

We all know who the Warrior & Hero is....

Ur downfall is loading.

our judicial system will delay this judgement and later deny the true winner.

SLAP44:
In your dreams Sir

If by tomorrow you don't hand over to Uncle Adeleke, Gbagbo will be your middle name.

stop being ignorant!!!ask for knowledge

Aki gba akata lowo akiti... Your Excellency

Your time is up handover now.

Ok. Time will tell.