The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the victory of Ademola Adeleke, governorship candidate of the PDP in the Osun state governorship election, at the tribunal.
In his response to the victory, Atiku affirmed his confidence in the judiciary.
The tribunal had annulled the victory of Isiaka Oyetola, incumbent governor and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Osun State September governorship election.
It declared the supplementary election which INEC held as illegal, directing the commission to issue a fresh certificate of return to Adeleke and withdraw the one given to Oyetola.
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On his verified Twitter handle, Atiku reacting to TheCable breaking news congratulated the PDP candidate and commended the judiciary.
“Truly, the judiciary is the last hope of the common man and the defender of our democracy. Congratulations Sen. Ademola Adeleke,” he tweeted.
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Truly, the judiciary is the last hope of the common man and the defender of our democracy. Congratulations Sen. Ademola Adeleke, @IsiakaAdeleke1. https://t.co/FfcGxhjg64
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) March 22, 2019