Osun 2022: I Remain PDP Governorship Candidate – Ademola Adeleke

Senator Ademola Adeleke has stated that he remains the authentic Osun Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate.

Naija News reports that the Osun guber election is scheduled for Saturday, July 16.

Recall that an Osogbo High Court  had declared Dotun Babayemi as the governorship candidate of the PDP.

Justice Adeyinka Aderibigbe in his ruling on Friday stated that the 215 Wards Executive Officers that participated in the parallel gubernatorial primary held at WOCDIF Centre were authentic and authorized Ward Executive Officers permitted to vote as delegates.

The judge also restricted PDP and the Independent National Electoral Commission from recognizing any other governorship primaries of the PDP in Osun State.

Reacting in a statement to newsmen on Saturday, Adeleke that his emergence as the party flagbearer followed constitutional processes.

While describing the ongoing legal tussle instituted by Babayemi as usual, Ademola Adeleke said those that have headed to the courts to seek legal redress and those who have filed petitions against him were only exercising their rights.

He said, “The leadership rejected frantic bid to disenfranchise us. The NWC insisted on due process and tradition. I am a product of due compliance with PDP and Nigeria’s constitution. By law and tradition, I remain the flagbearer of our great party and I am ready with God and men to lead PDP to victory.

“The ongoing legal tussle is nothing unusual. Those who headed to court and those who filed appeal petitions are only exercising their rights. In due course, the will of party delegates leading to my candidature will be embraced by all.

“I once again call on my fellow aspirants to let us unite to secure victory for the party. Our team is open to all and we promise we will run an inclusive campaign and government in the best interest of the people of Osun state.”