Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has advised his counterpart at Osun, Gboyega Oyetola, to extend a hand of fellowship to Ademola Adeleke after the Supreme Court’s judgement on Friday.
The apex court dismissed Adeleke’s appeal and upheld the victory of Oyetola as the rightfully elected governor of the state.
Mr Bello, in a statement by his chief press secretary, Onogwu Muhammed, described the ruling as “victory for democracy”.
He said the verdict would go a long way in restoring the confidence and hope of Nigerians in the sanctity of the judiciary as the last hope of the common man.
“I have been at election tribunal down to the Supreme Court and can attest to the level of distraction a governor and his administration face on account of some needless litigation.
“But a calm disposition, open-mindedness and inclusiveness towards everybody; including those who instituted litigation against you, is what defines a true leader.
“After all the legal tussles, the lesson is to ensure that the citizens are repaid with good governance, which is a proof that their confidence in their leader is not misplaced,” Bello said.
He thanked the people of Osun for standing behind their governor and for their patience throughout the legal tussle.
