Senator Ademola Adeleke, the
candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the just concluded Osun
State election has mocked the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate
over the outcome of the Osun governorship election.
Adeleke said the people are sad
because they were robbed.
A statement by Olawale Rasheed,
his campaign spokesman, said the state was in mourning over a documented
assault on democracy and violent electoral robbery streamed live worldwide on
Thursday.
“Across Osun today, there is no
jubilation, no celebration; the state is in deeply in a sad mood.
“Our people were violently
robbed; their mandate was forcefully snatched and unwanted leadership imposed
on them. Ever since the creation of the state, this is clearly the darkest
moment.
“Almost all election stakeholders
attested to the blood soaking process where a gangster-like operation was
conducted to subvert the will of the people for the imposition of a rejected
leadership.
“Leaders of thought from all
parts of the country are appalled by the open theft and the danger it portends
for our nascent democracy.
“As most critical state
institutions are compromised and shamelessly partisan, the Ademola Adeleke
Campaign Organisation will still explore all democratic means to restore and
retrieve the stolen mandate.
“We are determined to continue
the political struggle by seeking judicial redress for the sake of democracy,
our people and the future of our dear country.
“We extend our appreciation to
the great people of Osun state for their unrivalled support from the beginning
to the end of this flawed electoral process.
“You stand by us for democracy to
prevail but anti-democratic forces trampled on you to temporarily deny us that
sweet victory. It is not over.
“We also congratulate
journalists, election monitors and observers for standing by the truth. Your
fair and equitable role exposed the reprehensible electoral robbery.
“We still need you to be on guard
as Osun state has signalled more ominous sign of what to expect in the near
future.
“We cannot but pay homage to the
memories of our party members who lost their lives during the poll. We
commiserate with the families. We send our sympathy to our members who were
attacked and incarcerated.
“Our pain is for democracy. No
matter how dark the night may be, daylight will prevail. We salute the courage
of our leaders and party members.
“We put up a good fight. We win
this contest but we were openly cheated. We salute citizen activists and
Nigerians from all walks of lives for defending and standing with us and democracy.
“That stolen mandate of Osun
people will be retrieved and good day shall come and our people shall rejoice.”
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