Former President of the Senate
and leading Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential aspirant, Senator David
Mark has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to do the
needful by declaring Senator Ademola Adeleke winner of the last Saturday’s
governorship election in Osun State.
Speaking in Abuja Monday, Mark
said it was incontrovertible that results announced by the electoral umpire
showed that Adeleke of the PDP scored the majority of the lawful votes cast.
He said: “the declaration of the
election by INEC as inconclusive is setting a dangerous precedence and
ultimately a threat to democracy”.
Mark maintained that the election
complied with all known electoral guidelines and was, therefore, conclusive,
arguing that the only logical thing to do is to declare Adeleke the winner
forthwith.
According to Mark, “INEC should
demonstrate its independent. This twist is an affront to the good people of
Osun State and Nigerians whose wishes are being manipulated.
“The All Progressives Congress
(APC) must accept the result of the Osun governorship election. This antic of
changing the rules of the game when it does not favour them is a dangerous
phenomenon and a serious threat to democracy.
“Our party, the PDP has been law
abiding. We have always complied even in extreme and glaring cases of
infractions against us. I expect the APC to lead by example and accept the
verdict of the Osun election as expressed by majority of Osun people”.
Senator Mark, however, told PDP
faithful to remain calm and law-abiding believing that justice will prevail in
Osun gubernatorial election.
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