'Osun people can finally rest' - Nigerians react to supreme court's affirmation of Adeleke as Osun gov

Thousands of Nigerians have taken to social media to express their joy over the affirmation of Ademola Adeleke as the validly elected Governor of Osun State by the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court made the declaration on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.

In its lead judgement delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim, the Supreme Court dismissed an appeal that was lodged against Adeleke’s election victory by the former governor of the state, Adegboyega Oyetola, who was the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Oyetola alleged that Adeleke won the elections through over-voting that occurred in 774 polling units in the state, he, however, failed to produce any Bimodal Voters Accreditation System, BVAS, a machine that was used in any of the polling units to prove his allegation.

Reacting, some Nigerians stated that Governor Ademola Adeleke is the choice of the people of Osun. They also added that the Osun people can finally rest, now that they have their preferred candidate as governor.

See some reactions below:

When justice is done, the people rejoice regardless of who is involved. But when injustice is delivered by the court, which is supposed to be the hope of the common man, the people begin to ask if Nigeria is making progress or retrogressing. We need justice in PEPT.
— ODANYE OLUWAFEMI (OPTIMIST) (@OdanyeOluwafemi) May 9, 2023

Nice one and Congratulations to him, a big cause for celebrations for Osun people. At least they go rest now
— Engr. Luda ???? (@Umombe_Luda) May 9, 2023

Congratulations to Governor Ademola Adeleke on his Supreme Court victory! The ruling affirming him as the rightful governor of Osun State is a victory for democracy and the will of the people. pic.twitter.com/0AnIyCP760
— Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori (@RtHonSheriff) May 9, 2023

Adeleke remains governor????.who wan check am? pic.twitter.com/9bBufY5yHX
— Jęthromīke007???????? (@jjay00007) May 9, 2023

Congratulations to Ademola Adeleke and the people of Osun state.

Who know say Uncle Demola go become Governor✅
— Dafe (@RespiratoryDafe) May 9, 2023

He has been affirmed as duly elected governor of Osun state by the court of competent jurisdiction. So, the dancing goes on. Congratulations to Ademola Adeleke
— Victor Odinaka (@VictorOdinaka3) May 9, 2023

Adeleke, na man you be...
You didn't need to kill your people to win, unlike some G-nonsense who had to maim, kill and destroy in other to Rigg...
You're a Capacity Governor@Adeleke001
— Collins Obi (@ProphCollinsObi) May 9, 2023

Congratulations to Governor Adeleke... Glad to see that darkness could not succeed in taking over again.
— your bestie ???????????? (@D3an0fw4rri) May 9, 2023