Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has expressed his pleasure following the Supreme Court decision that confirmed his victory in the state’s governorship election on March 18th.
On Friday morning, a five-member panel of the court unanimously dismissed the appeal filed by Oladipupo Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate in the State’s most recent governorship election.
Justice Tijjani Abubakar, who read the lead judgment, concluded that Adebutu and his party had failed to establish their case.
Justice Abubakar resolved all the issues raised for determination against the appellants and held that the appeal was without merit.
Reacting through his X account, Abiodun of the All Progressives Congress, APC, appreciated residents of the state and his party.
In the post, Abiodun noted that he navigated numerous stages of legal battles after his election last year.
His words, “I am profoundly grateful to the incredible people of Ogun State, our extraordinary political party, the All Progressives Congress, @OfficialAPCNg, and its dedicated members, as well as other prominent individuals who have supported us unwaveringly.
“We have navigated through numerous stages of the election petition tribunal with success, culminating in the Supreme Court’s ultimate validation of our triumph.
“This confirmation provides undeniable evidence that the citizens of Ogun State bestowed this mandate upon us, entrusting us with the responsibility of creating a more prosperous and harmonious society for all. We embrace this weighty duty and vow to fulfil it diligently.”
