The Governor of Osun State, Isiaka Oyetola, has said that the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal ruling which sacked him from his position is already being appealed.
Oyetola made this known in a Friday statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Wole Oyebamiji.
Recall that the three-man panel sacked Oyetola and ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue a Certificate of Returns to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Sen. Ademola Adeleke.
But the Osun governor said that “the judgment of the Election Tribunal has been put on appeal”, urging residents of the state to maintain law and order.
The statement read, “The Government of the State of Osun wishes to appreciate the teeming support of the majority of the people in all things essential for mutual progress.
“As it is, the administration of His Excellency, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, Governor, State of Osun, wishes to assure the people that the judgment of the Election Tribunal has been put on appeal.
“This is to further assure all the residents of the state of adequate security of lives and properties, as the Government of the State is still the only legitimate government having the authority to govern the State.
“We assure all our people that justice will prevail at last, and the law enforcement agencies have been instructed to maintain law and order across the state.
“We therefore urge all the residents of the state to go about their lawful duties without any hindrance.”
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