I watched as my victory at the polls in the 2024 gubernatorial election was affirmed by the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal in Akure yesterday.
It was a beautiful time as I believe that the court is an integral part of our cherished democracy. The court is truly the hope of the common man.
Again, through the instrumentality of the law, the unprecedented electoral victory that was freely and joyfully given to the Aiyedatiwa/Adelami ticket was cemented by the relevant laws of our land. The legitimacy of our leadership is huge as we won and all petitions against us fell flat.
I want to thank my vibrant legal team, comprising eminent and tested legal luminaries, led by the revered Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, CFR, Chief Charles Edosomwan, SAN, Chief Tayo Oyetibo, SAN, Chief Akeem Afolabi, SAN, Chief Olusola Oke, SAN, and other eminent members of the inner and outer bar who displayed rare legal acumen, knowledge and intelligence in their robust defence of all the petitions and indeed in the court cases.
I specially thank the panel of Judges who didn’t just dispense justice without fear or favour but also painstakingly went through the processes. They have by their sound judgments enriched our laws and our democracy is better for it. Their invaluable contributions have brought light to lingering political antics.
Now that the dust has settled, I appeal to my brothers who had one reason or the other to be in court, to unite with me in my strive to build an Ondo state where dreams come true. Teaming up with me to realize the numerous achievements inherent in OUR EASE Agenda will be a patriotic thing and one that’s in the interest of the state.
I specifically thank the Attorney General of Ondo State, Dr. Kayode Ajulo, SAN, OON, using him as a point of contact to salute the courage of every member of my cabinet
I also thank my loyal Deputy, Dr. Olayide Adelami, members of my cabinet and other political office holders, leaders and members of our party, the APC, market women, youths and students, citizens and inhabitants of Ondo state whose solidarity pushed us to victory.
The best recompense for the love you have shown us is to justify your trust in the Aiyedatiwa/Adelami administration through unrivaled development. This, we will pursue with all the seriousness it deserves.
Thank you all.
Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa,
Governor of Ondo State.
