There’s a palpable tension in the political atmosphere in Osun State as the Supreme Court will today hear the appeal filed by former factional governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Prince Dotun Babayemi again the Osun State Governor-elect, Senator Ademola Adeleke.
The court is expected to give judgement after examining the rulings of both federal high court, Osogbo and Court of Appeals, Akure division.
Justice Nathaniel Ayo-Emmanuel of Osogbo High court had in July this year ruled in favour of Adeleke while the Appeal court upheld the decision of the lower court.
Members of the All Progressives Congress loyal to Governor Adegboyega Oyetola are currently rooting for the case to favour Babayemi, while their counterparts in the Osun Progressives believe Adeleke should have the day.
In his reaction on Wednesday, Spokesperson to Adeleke, Mallam Olawale Rasheed said there is no tension in their camp as they believe the apex Court will uphold the decision of the lower courts.
The statement further read, “There is no tension here. His Excellency calls on his supporters to remain assured of eventual victory because we stand on legality from the begining of the process to the end. Our positive expectation is also borne out of the strong faith Senator Adeleke has in the judiciary as a house of justice and seriousness.
“The judiciary and all stakeholders are fully aware that the primary that produced Senator Adeleke is approved and supervised by the National Executive Committee of the PDP with electoral Commission in attendance and with the right legal candidate participating. So the Governor-elect has absolute faith in the judiciary. His message is for our people to be calm as victory is right at our door.”
Efforts to reach Kayode Oladeji, spokesperson of Babayemi group proved fruitless as he could not be reached via his mobile phone.
