Governor Oyetola reacts to electoral loss in Osun State, says he will respond appropriately

The Osun State Governor and the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the just concluded governorship election, Adegboyega Oyetola, in his reaction to the announced result by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has appealed to his supporters to remain calm.

Oyetola, who lost the election to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Senator Ademola Adeleke, said that he has taken cognisance of the results of the governorship election in the State as announced by INEC on Sunday, saying he is studying the outcome.

The governor urged security operatives to ensure there is no breakdown of law and order across the state, noting that the party would be responding appropriately after studying the results and consulting with critical stakeholders of the party.

He directed the security operatives to take adequate charge and asked citizens of the state to go about their business without let or hindrance.

The governor said, “I am calling on our supporters to remain calm, and the people of the State to go about their businesses without let or hindrance.

I also urge security operatives to ensure maintenance of law and order, to prevent break down of law and order.’’