The All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Leader in Ondo State, Comrade Olalekan Adeyemo, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the State Governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his Deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami, on their resounding victory at the Supreme Court.

His congratulatory message was contained in a statement he issued and made available to The Hope.

Describing the triumph as “The utimate judicial stamp on the landslide victory of the APC flagbearer in the November 16, 2024 governorship poll,” Comrade Adeyemo lauded the apex court’s verdict as a historic milestone in Nigeria’s electoral jurisprudence.

 He stated that the ruling was not only a reaffirmation of democracy and the rule of law but also a landmark judgment that will serve as a reference point for generations to come.

He further noted that with the Supreme Court’s validation, following earlier affirmations by the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal, all doubts and controversies raised by the opposition regarding Governor Aiyedatiwa’s mandate had been put to rest.

Adeyemo called on the opposition, particularly the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) flag bearer, Agboola Ajayi, and other governorship candidates, to accept the verdict in good faith and join hands with Aiyedatiwa in the collective task of moving Ondo State forward politically, economically, and socially.

While acknowledging that election petitions are a legitimate part of democracy and a constitutional avenue for seeking redress, he praised the opposition for pursuing legal channels rather than resorting to self-help.

 He, however, urged them to now put politics aside and work in unity with the governor for the greater good of Ondo State.

The APC youth leader also admonished party members and supporters to be magnanimous in victory, while urging opposition elements to embrace the spirit of sportsmanship, as governance is about collective progress, not division.

He enjoined all citizens of Ondo State, regardless of political, ethnic, or religious affiliations, to rally behind Aiyedatiwa’s transformative OUR EASE agenda, now that the legitimacy of his election had been unequivocally affirmed.

“This is a victory for democracy, the rule of law, and the great people of Ondo State,” Adeyemo declared.

“On behalf of the APC youth wing, I wholeheartedly congratulate His Excellency, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, the leadership of our great party, and the good people of Ondo State.

” Now is the time to put aside our differences and work together for the progress, development, and prosperity of our dear state”, he concluded.