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President Of The Senate Speaks On Oyetola's Victory At Supreme Court

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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Friday congratulated Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun on his victory at the Supreme Court.

 

In a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mohammed Isa, Lawan said the landmark judgment was a victory for democracy, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the people of Osun. He, however, urged the Governor to be magnanimous in victory.

 

He advised Oyetola to put behind him past events during the electioneering and its aftermath litigation and concentrate on tackling the challenges facing the state.

 

The statement read

 

“Your victory is a great joy and achievement for our party. We are delighted that after a long legal battle, Osun state can finally settle down for good governance.

 

“My advice to you as you champion the course of governance in the state is to see every indigene of the state as equal partner and stakeholder in driving the wheel of progress.

 

“Let your reign be exceptional by being magnanimous and focused.”

 

He also called on the people to give maximum support and cooperation to the governor for the interest and progress of the state.

 

“Now that the legal battle is over, let us come together and embrace one another in the general interest of the State,” he said.

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