By Ikechukwu Okaforadi
Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola, has refused to congratulate the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), senator Ademola Adeleke, who defeated him in last Saturday’s governorship election held in the State.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary yesterday, Ismail Omipidan, Governor Oyetola, who was the candidate of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) and the incumbent Governor of the State, urged his followers to remain calm rather, as he said he is consulting with party stakeholders on the next steps to take after his defeat.
He said having taken cognizance of the results announced by INEC Sunday morning, the APC will be responding appropriately after studying the results and making wider consultation.
The statement reads “Osun State Governor and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adegboyega Oyetola has taken cognisance of the results of the governorship election in the State as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Sunday Morning.
“Oyetola however, noted that the party would be responding appropriately after studying the results and consulting with critical stakeholders of the party.”
Oyetola called on his supporters to remain calm, and the people of the State to go about their businesses without let or hindrance.
The Governor also called on security operatives to ensure maintenance of law and order, directing them to take adequate charge so as to prevent breakdown of law and order.
