Alaafin Hails Supreme Court Verdict On Oyetola’s Victory

On the verdict of the Supreme Court on the September 2019 Governorship election in Osun State, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi, has lauded the unbiased dispensation of justice which affirmed the election of Governor Gboyega Oyetola as winner of the election.

Alaafin extolled the virtues of Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State, describing him as ‘’a mature leader that treats the people of his state with respect and do not talk down to them’’.

The Chief Press Officer to his Imperial Majesty, Bode Durojaiye, Alaafin made this known is a congratulatory message which also noted the security challenge facing our land and to we can collectively curb insecurity, he said; ‘’the Governor encourages mutual respect even in the context of vehement disagreements among groups. These are good qualities of leadership which entails justice, fairness and equity which are cardinal to the survival of any polity, not to mention a federal polity.

‘’He is determined to re-define the ethics of politics and governance that is equal for everyone, thereby establishing a sustainable world for future generations.

‘’Since security is the first order of a nation, without it, peace, or law and order, as well as all other functions of the country cannot be effectively carried out. There can be no national development without relative peace and stability. Since security is the duty of all Nigerians, all of us must have the courage and honesty to get to the root causes of our current state of insecurity, underpinned by criminality, and insurgency/terrorism’’.

‘’The present administration has been taken steps (short and long–term) to consciously respond to current threats by architectonically designing and building a security system which would create a stable and relatively peaceful environment, conducive for national development.

“Is not all about privileges to loot public treasury or push personal interests to the disadvantage of the public, but a responsibility, an obligation to demonstrate commitment, integrity, honesty and decency in handling the affairs of the people who are the political sovereigns’,” the Paramount ruler added.