The winner of the just concluded election in Osun state, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola has described his victory at the poll as an affirmation of t...
The winner of the just concluded election in Osun state, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola has described his victory at the poll as an affirmation of the people's acceptance of the ruling APC's ideology, saying :" It was a positive affirmation of our people-friendly policies and the way we have steered the ship of state, even under the most challenging circumstances"
This, he noted was ultimately a victory for the people of Osun who have been given a voice and a hope of democratic and responsible leadership.
Oyetola though admitted there were few glitches and challenges, he maintained that the exercise was satisfactory an indication of how democratic, free, fair and transparent the election was.
He said " We can say there has been substantial compliance with the provisions of the constitution and the Electoral Act.
"However, the election was declared inconclusive after the first ballot and a rerun was slated for Thursday September 27, 2018 in seven polling units in Ife North, Ife South, Orolu and Osogbo Local Governments Areas of the State.
" This was disappointing. We had enough evidence and field reports, including signed result sheets, from our agents that confirmed that we won outrightly. However, as democrats, we accepted the verdict in good faith and prepared for the rerun.
"In the end, I was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after securing the highest number of votes cast in the election."
The governor elect stressed that the election took place under a much more relaxed and freer atmosphere, compared with the previous elections, particularly the 2014 governorship election, during which the state was put under siege by the then Federal Government.
Oyetola promised he would run an inclusive and participatory government, as well as committing himself to the good governance of the state and the welfare of the people .
"I will consult with the party, workers, communities, traditional rulers, the civil society and the people of the state in their heterogeneity. I will engage the youth, tap into their ideas and enable them to unleash their creative energy in a positive way," he said.
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