…Congratulates Governor Oyebanji on court victory
The Executive Chairman of Ikere Local Government, Hon. (Sqn. Ldr. Rtd.) Olu Egbejoda Adamolekun, has declared that the people of Ikere Local Government are fully mobilised and committed to delivering decisive votes for His Excellency, Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, and Her Excellency, the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs.) Monisade Christianah Afuye, in the forthcoming election.
He made this known while speaking to newsmen in Ikere Ekiti amid a large turnout of supporters who came out en masse to celebrate with the Governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs.) Monisade Christianah Afuye, the Princess of the soil in Ikere.
Hon. Adamolekun congratulated Governor Oyebanji on his victory at the Federal High Court which affirmed his candidature.
He described the judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu as a reaffirmation of the rule of law.
He noted that the court held that the screening and nomination of candidates remain the internal affairs of a political party, over which the judiciary lacks jurisdiction.
The Chairman also said that the suit filed by Abimbola Olawunmi was statute barred, having not been instituted within the timeframe prescribed by the Electoral Act, 2022.
He stated that the ruling validates the legitimacy of Governor Oyebanji’s candidature and affirms due process and the supremacy of the rule of law within the political space.
Hon. Adamolekun commended the Governor for his resilience, calm leadership, and commitment to good governance, noting his continued developmental strides across the state.
