Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Friday received a heroic welcome in Akure following his victory at the Supreme Court, which affirmed his mandate as duly elected governor of the state.
Addressing a jubilant crowd of supporters at Democracy Park, Akure, the governor described the judiciary as the bedrock of society, stressing that fairness, equity, and justice are essential to sustaining democracy.
Governor Aiyedatiwa expressed profound gratitude to God, the people of Ondo State, and all those who stood by him throughout the legal process.
He also commended his legal team for their professionalism and praised the judiciary for delivering justice without fear or favour.
The governor appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his leadership, noting that under a good leader, fairness and equity always prevail.
“I thank the people of Ondo State for entrusting us with their mandate and for standing by us during the election and the court process. This victory is not mine alone; it belongs to every citizen of this state,” Aiyedatiwa declared.
In his goodwill message, the Director of Corporate Affairs of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde, described the governor’s triumph as a victory for the people, affirming that their votes were not wasted.
Former Deputy Governor, Alhaji Abdulazeez Oluboyo, lauded the governor for making history by winning across all local government areas of the state, assuring the people of quality leadership and delivery of the dividends of democracy.
Also speaking, former Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs. Omowumi Ohwovoriole, said the Supreme Court judgment had brought the last election to a final close, expressing confidence that the governor would usher in peace, development, and stability in the state.
Dignitaries at the event included the 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.
