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The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in the September 2018 governorship election in Osun State, Sen. Ademola Adeleke, on Friday congratulated the governor of the state, Gboyega Oyetola on his victory at the Supreme Court.
Adeleke in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, said his ambition to govern the state was never a do or die affair.
He stated that regardless of his disagreement and disappointment with the Supreme Court decision, it remained final.
He said: “As a democrat and law-abiding citizen, I accept the ruling no matter my misgivings.
“I wish Governor Oyetola well in the governance of Osun State.
“In all circumstances, we must thank God Almighty. We gallantly fought a good fight in pursuance of a democratic cause.
“The ideals we fought for lives on.
“Our ambition was never a do-or-die affair. We aspired to serve and deliver democratic dividends to the people of Osun state. Our ambition was altruistic. We wish Governor Oyetola the best in the governance of the state.”