The New Nation Enlightenment Foundation has congratulated the Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde over his victory at the Supreme Court.
According to a statement signed by their founder, Mrs Foluso Oyenuga, FCA, the group commended the Supreme Court for the ruling which affirmed the mandate given to Governor Makinde by the people of Oyo State at the March 9, 2019 gubernatorial election.
The statement read:”The mandate that was given to the much loved Governor by the people of Oyo State at the March 9, 2019 polls but was disputed at the Election Tribunal and the Appeal Court has finally been affirmed at the Supreme Court.
“The ruling delivered by Justice Ukaego Mary Peter-Odili CFR came off a unanimous decision by the seven judges of the Supreme Court. This is a landmark judgment and a plus for the judiciary and Nigerian democracy.
“The people of Oyo State are also to be commended for standing firm while the case lasted. They should continue to support Governor Seyi Makinde towards the delivery of his plans and programmes for the accelerated development of the state and the enjoyment of dividends of good governance.
“We also urge Oyo APC to accept the judgment in good faith and cooperate with the Governor in the task of taking Oyo State to greater heights.”
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