Osun residents are proud of Adeleke's approach and actions - Lawyer
Human rights lawyer Pelumi Olajengbesi has praised Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke for reversing appointments and other actions taken by his predecessor Gboyega Oyetola after his defeat in the the election of Osun State Governor on July 16, 2022.
The lawyer said people were proud of Adeleke's approach to governance and the steps he took in the few days he arrived in office.
The lawyer, in a statement Saturday, said public office holders must learn to act constitutionally whether or not they lose an election. He also called Oyetola's actions an "abuse of power because it violates the law".
The PUNCH reports that Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party beat then-incumbent All Progressives Congress Oyetola in the July 16, 2022 ballot, winning 17 local government areas out of the 30 council areas local as is.
After his defeat, Oyetola held local elections on October 15 through the Osun State Independent Election Commission, which was later overturned by a Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo because it contravened sections 29 and 32 of the Electoral Act 2022.< /p>
Furthermore, days before his term ended in November, Oyetola appointed 30 officials as permanent secretaries, among other appointments.
Reacting, Olajengbesi said, "Governor Ademola Adeleke again deserves credit for overthrowing an incumbent. It's not an easy task, but only a stubborn and courageous fighter and democrat can face it. .
"Having said that, the brave people of Osun State are proud of the actions of Senator Adeleke during the few days he was sworn in since November 27, 2022. From the freezing of all government accounts to the cancellation of the state name from Osun State to Osun State, the suspension of hastily appointed monarchs by Oyetola after his defeat, the dismissal of the chairman of the Osun Election Commission, the order directing all elders appointed under Oyetola to return government property, etc. All of these steps are commendable and show that Governor Adeleke is someone who cherishes accountability and justice.
"The perspective must be properly established that Oyetola acted in flagrant violation of the constitution through his spurious and selfish appointments during the twilight of his ill-fated administration.
"In fact, the apparent aggression in the start of the Adeleke government is simply due to the fact that Oyetola and his administration did not cooperate with the 37-member transition committee set up by Senator Adeleke after the victory of PDP gubernatorial candidate No report given to current state governor by Oyetola government Oyetola showed hostility, political bitterness and intolerance by not cooperating not with Senator Adeleke through a proper handover process.
“Senator Adeleke should be encouraged to maintain his firm grip on the draconian laws and policies of the Oyetola government. of their buddies. The people of Osun have seen the light and that light will not fail them in terms of the provision of infrastructure, quality education, affordable housing, clean water, stable electricity, security and timely payment of workers' wages, among others.
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Human rights lawyer Pelumi Olajengbesi has praised Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke for reversing appointments and other actions taken by his predecessor Gboyega Oyetola after his defeat in the the election of Osun State Governor on July 16, 2022.
The lawyer said people were proud of Adeleke's approach to governance and the steps he took in the few days he arrived in office.
The lawyer, in a statement Saturday, said public office holders must learn to act constitutionally whether or not they lose an election. He also called Oyetola's actions an "abuse of power because it violates the law".
The PUNCH reports that Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party beat then-incumbent All Progressives Congress Oyetola in the July 16, 2022 ballot, winning 17 local government areas out of the 30 council areas local as is.
After his defeat, Oyetola held local elections on October 15 through the Osun State Independent Election Commission, which was later overturned by a Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo because it contravened sections 29 and 32 of the Electoral Act 2022.< /p>
Furthermore, days before his term ended in November, Oyetola appointed 30 officials as permanent secretaries, among other appointments.
Reacting, Olajengbesi said, "Governor Ademola Adeleke again deserves credit for overthrowing an incumbent. It's not an easy task, but only a stubborn and courageous fighter and democrat can face it. .
"Having said that, the brave people of Osun State are proud of the actions of Senator Adeleke during the few days he was sworn in since November 27, 2022. From the freezing of all government accounts to the cancellation of the state name from Osun State to Osun State, the suspension of hastily appointed monarchs by Oyetola after his defeat, the dismissal of the chairman of the Osun Election Commission, the order directing all elders appointed under Oyetola to return government property, etc. All of these steps are commendable and show that Governor Adeleke is someone who cherishes accountability and justice.
"The perspective must be properly established that Oyetola acted in flagrant violation of the constitution through his spurious and selfish appointments during the twilight of his ill-fated administration.
"In fact, the apparent aggression in the start of the Adeleke government is simply due to the fact that Oyetola and his administration did not cooperate with the 37-member transition committee set up by Senator Adeleke after the victory of PDP gubernatorial candidate No report given to current state governor by Oyetola government Oyetola showed hostility, political bitterness and intolerance by not cooperating not with Senator Adeleke through a proper handover process.
“Senator Adeleke should be encouraged to maintain his firm grip on the draconian laws and policies of the Oyetola government. of their buddies. The people of Osun have seen the light and that light will not fail them in terms of the provision of infrastructure, quality education, affordable housing, clean water, stable electricity, security and timely payment of workers' wages, among others.
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