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olusegzy01:
To those confronting me on my congratulatory message can go seek redress in court lol.

Pls, I'm not an enemy of democracy but a true crusader of it. What went down in Osun is an application of greed and interest, which is applicable to all political parties.
But can we say we're truly practicing democracy? Democracy has since changed to the government of the politician by the greed of the people...

No doubt, the level of electoral manipulation in Osun was so brazenly faced, the desperation to win was so evident, that voters went behind to collect bribe from party agents, and we claim we're practicing democracy. The truth is we're simply the problem of ourselves. Let the change begin with us. las las we go all dey alright. As we're saying o jare;

#Ambode Lekan Si.

#Obasa Lekan Si.

#LayodeOil88 Lekan Si.

What is wrong with the new voters empowerment? During the pigs era, they don’t give a damn about voters or their preferences dude! Isn’t it great that voters are now so important to be paid? That is a Great Leap Forward. Obama bought and gave out cell phones in black communities to drive up voters turn out. That is in US. In osun voters collect money but still vote as they wish. Infact I like it that way. With EFCC and BVN there is no way anyone can recoup the inducements.

Government of the ruling, by the ruling for the ruled.
DEMOcrazy

Government of the ruling, by the ruling, for the ruled.
DEMOcrazy

Inconclusive speech...Hisssssssssssss! Must Osun remain an APC State? A Government that could not pay workers salary for more than 2 years. As dreadful as former governor unlucky Igbinedion of Edo did, he was still better than half trouser Arege.

Obviously, we are doomed in this country till further notice. At least one thing was learnt. Davido did his perfect bid for his uncle. Family first. America First. Nigeria

JayCynic:
I never knew Osun was a state in Nigeria

eyaa,sorry

African leaders need to learn how to deliver beautiful and mind-blowing speeches. The speech is too boring.

Since he been declared winner, he has to.

https://campusbizblog./2018/09/28/check-out-tecno-phone-with-20mp-front-camera-plus-adjustable-flash-light/

Poo

evanso6226:
In his acceptance speech, Oyetola said the election was free and fair and thanked the people of Osun State for trusting him with their votes.

He also thanked President Muhammadu Buhari and incumbent governor, Rauf Aregbesola, for creating the atmosphere for a democratic process.

Read his full statement below:

ACCEPTANCE SPEECH BY THE GOVERNOR ELECT OF OSUN, GBOYEGA OYETOLA, AFTER BEING DECLARED WINNER OF THE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION HELD ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

Election into the Office of the Governor of the State of Osun was held on Saturday September 22, 2018, in which I flew the flag of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in a contest with 47 other candidates, representing their different political parties.

From the field report and the tally of the ballots, there was enthusiastic turnout at the polls. The huge number of candidates who vied for the office was unprecedented. Though there were few glitches and challenges here and there, the exercise was satisfactory. We can say there has been substantial compliance with the provisions of the constitution and the Electoral Act.

However, the election was declared inconclusive after the first ballot and a rerun was slated for Thursday September 27, 2018 in seven polling units in Ife North, Ife South, Orolu and Osogbo Local Governments Areas of the State.

This was disappointing. We had enough evidence and field reports, including signed result sheets, from our agents that confirmed that we won outrightly. However, as democrats, we accepted the verdict in good faith and prepared for the rerun.

In the end, I was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after securing the highest number of votes cast in the election.

This election has been keenly contested, and a clear winner could not emerge until the tail end. Indeed, there was a dramatic twist in the end that kept us all on the edge and made Osun the focus of national and international attention. This is an indication of how democratic, free, fair and transparent the election was.

However, I cannot but observe that the election took place under a much more relaxed and freer atmosphere, compared with the previous elections, particularly the 2014 governorship election, during which the state was put under siege by the then Federal Government.

The democratic environment created by the APC under which this election was held is a clear indication of the great political development that has occurred in the past three years of our party’s administration, under President Muhammadu Buhari.

This election is primarily a victory for democracy, rule of law and due process. It is a victory for the right of every citizen to participate in their own governance which democracy represents.

The victory is an affirmation by the people of Osun in the APC government that has been on the saddle in the past eight years; and the acceptance of our ideology. It is a positive affirmation of our people-friendly policies and the way we have steered the ship of state, even under the most challenging circumstances.

This is ultimately a victory for the people of Osun that have been given a voice and a hope of democratic and responsible leadership.

I will like to commend and congratulate INEC for successfully conducting a free, fair and credible governorship election. I congratulate also our party, the APC, in Nigeria and South West, for its well-deserved victory at the polls, wrapping up the South West states and giving it the opportunity to use the progressive platform it offers for accelerated development of the region. I also congratulate Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, under whom I cut my political teeth and whose tenure was on trial during the election.

I regard the mandate given to me by the good people of Osun as sacred and I am taking it seriously. Of course, I have been part of the new beginning that started eight years ago.

Nevertheless, in continuing the glorious path on which I am now very familiar, it is a new beginning for me. I am committing myself the more to the good governance of Osun and the welfare of the people.

I will run an inclusive and participatory government. I will consult with the party, workers, communities, traditional rulers, the civil society and the people of the state in their heterogeneity. I will engage the youth, tap into their ideas and enable them to unleash their creative energy in a positive way.

I pledge to serve God and humanity and the people of Osun with my whole being, without prejudice to religion, ethnicity, race and ideology.

I will like to thank the Almighty God for His grace and divine enablement upon my life; and for fulfilling His promise to bless the land and people of Osun through me.

I will like to thank our great party, APC, for the overwhelming support given to me all through the campaign and for believing in me. The leadership and members of our party nationally and locally laboured hard for my victory. Our National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, backed me to the hilt. I thank him.

The national campaign committee headed by Governor Umar Ganduje and all the APC governors have my commendations and infinite gratitude.

I will like to express my profound gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari for his invaluable support and for leading a delegation of party and government officials to my campaign. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo did a yeoman’s job. He made several trips to Osun and supported the campaign with all available resources.

My immense gratitude goes to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the leader of leaders, for his selflessness and absolute commitment to my election campaign and for giving his all.

I cannot thank enough Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who gave me an opportunity to serve and who carried me on his shoulders when the going was tough.

I must thank also the coalition that emerged for the rerun, including Senator Iyiola Omisore of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and Osun Alliance of Collaborating Political Parties (ACPP) that wholeheartedly endorsed and supported my candidature.

I thank my lovely wife, Kafayat, and the children for believing in me and supporting me unreservedly. My wife, in particular, gave me the peace of mind and refreshing comfort at home.

I cannot end without thanking every member of my campaign team for their sacrifice, dedication and commitment. It is their victory as well.

I thank all the people of Osun, especially those who believe in our cause and voted for me. It is your victory. I thank our royal fathers, workers, transporters, market women and men.

The security agencies deserve commendation for keeping the peace and for their prompt response to every security challenge before, during and after the election.

I salute members of the media too for their coverage.

Once again, I congratulate and thank all member of APC in Osun for our hard-won victory.

I thank you all for your attention.

Ileri Oluwa ti se.

Osun a dara!



https://www.clintgist.com/osun-governorship-election-read-oyetolas-acceptance-speech-id8912444-html/

and some idiots are saying he won't last!? Are you God? If u know say u dey see future, go see ur own future first.

confistified:
PDP is gradually losing states in the west... Seems APC has done their homework

Which work na? Y re u talking as if u didn't know d rigging, the PDP people that beat, denied of voting, etc that took APC to power....?
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Oh, 2019! We are Finished cus Buhari has placed all his people at sensitive areas to rig or molest ppl so as to retain his seat.
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Oh father, avenge for the oppressed ppl.

Awol1:
This victory will not last.

Oyetola might never get sworn in sef...

Mark this post with asterisks

Hold ya nose and blow out til your ears pop

JayCynic:
I never knew Osun was a state in Nigeria

Thank God for this election then , aproko

Awol1:
This victory will not last.

Oyetola might never get sworn in sef...

Mark this post with asterisks

shut up , mumu chest beater

Nopeace4dwicked:
Democracy is now demo and craze in Naija

When as it ever been otherwise ��

Oponu aye rada, which planet did you come from?

JayCynic:
I never knew Osun was a state in Nigeria

you dey mind them...power pass power...all of them enroute same route but the entourage of Apc overshadow PDP...atleast let them too cry for 16 years to feel the pain other felt doing there rain...Nigeria govt is turn by turn nothing new from all the party...if you no u no...i can come an cry person wife put for my room...

koolaid87:
Poverty don affect the judgement of most Nigerians.

I can't blame them though and neither should anyone who is not selfish enough to view things from his own angle only.

Pikin dey house wey never chop
Bills dey berekete
Hunger dey the land

And someone came from nowhere to give you money to vote for his party, you don't need to think much before you collect the money and take care of that hunger.

If apc paid for vote, why can't pdp double the pay?

Awol1:
This victory will not last.

Oyetola might never get sworn in sef...

Mark this post with asterisks

smile dat will be in a country with good law courts ooooooo nt here in Nigeria