Aiyedatiwa gets rousing reception in Akure after Supreme Court Judgment

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Friday received a heroic welcome in Akure following his Supreme Court victory, which affirmed his election as Governor of the Sunshine State.

A mammoth crowd of party supporters, political leaders and residents thronged the Democracy Park in Akure to celebrate the legal triumph.

In his address, Governor Aiyedatiwa described the judiciary as the bedrock of any society, noting that fairness, equity, and justice are indispensable to the survival of democracy.

He expressed profound gratitude to God, the people of Ondo State, and all supporters who stood firm during the prolonged legal battle.

The Governor commended his legal team for their professionalism and lauded the judiciary for upholding the will of the people without fear or favour.

He equally appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his exemplary leadership, stressing that when a good leader is at the helm, fairness and equity prevail.

He particularly thanked the people of Ondo State for entrusting him with their mandate and for standing by him during the election and the court process. He said the victory is not his, but belongs to every citizen of this state.


Dignitaries at the reception included Deputy Governor Dr. Olayide Adelami; First Lady, Mrs. Oluwaseun Aiyedatiwa; Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji; Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti; Chief of Staff, Prince Segun Omojuwa; members of the State Executive Council; APC stalwarts; local government and LCDA chairmen, among others.

In his goodwill message, the Director of Corporate Affairs of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Ifedayo Abegunde, described the Governor’s triumph as “a victory for the people,” adding that the judgment affirmed that their votes truly counted.

Also, former Deputy Governor, Alhaji Abdulazeez Oluboyo, hailed Governor Aiyedatiwa for making history by winning across all 18 local government areas of the state, assuring the people of quality governance and delivery of democratic dividends.

Similarly, former Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs. Omowumi Ohwovoriole, stated that the Supreme Court judgment had finally “ended the discussion” over the election, expressing confidence that the Governor would usher in peace, development, and progress across Ondo State.