A former deputy publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has alleged that some unnamed “desperate” politicians are working to overturn the mandate of Ademola Adeleke, governor of Osun.
In March, a three-member panel of the appeal court had held that the election tribunal erred when it ruled that Gboyega Oyetola and the APC proved their allegation of over-voting.
The tribunal had declared Oyetola as the winner of the governorship election on that ground.
In a statement on Thursday, Frank said some politicians are working to compromise the supreme court which will hear Oyetola’s appeal.
“These same elements who have been operating without fear for consequences have once again arisen to compromise the integrity of the judiciary by vowing to overturn the decision of the court of appeal, by any means necessary in relation to the Osun state supreme court decision,” he said.
“The supreme court must be put on notice that Nigerians are very interested in the outcomes of judgment decisions from the supreme court and will continue to beam its searchlights on the discreet activities of the judges.
“The supreme court must be reminded that the Osun state matter will be the first litmus test for the justices of the supreme court. The facts of the matter are very clear, with the Court of Appeal putting to rest the issues of overvoting and any other discrepancies.
“Therefore the minimum expectation for the Supreme Court is to stand by the truth and avoid any semblance of intimidation and coercion.
“The right thing must be done, as it is clear that the Osun people are extremely pleased with the choice of their governor and are elated with his performance since his inception into office.”
