Senator Ademola Adeleke has said he is still the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Osun State governorship election, noting that the ongoing legal tussle over the party’s governorship primaries was not unusual.
Adeleke who made the claim in a statement on Saturday in response to a decision of an Osun State High Court recognising Dotun Babayemi, who emerged in a parallel primary, as the authentic candidate of the party.
Adeleke the statement issued by Ademola Adeleke Campaign Organisation, also commended the national leadership of the party for its steadfastness in protecting the party’s constitution.
The statement further opined that the Iyorchia Ayu leadership was honest, transparent, and fair to all in the handling of the governorship primaries.
It further read in parts, “our leaders obeyed and enforced the party constitution irrespective of whoever was involved.
“The leadership rejected frantic bid to disenfranchise us. The NWC insisted on due process and tradition. I am a product of due compliance with PDP and Nigeria’s constitution. By law and tradition, I remain the flagbearer of our great party and I am ready with God and men to lead PDP to victory.
“Ongoing legal tussle is nothing unusual. Those who headed to court and those who filed appeal petitions are only exercising their rights. In due course, the will of party delegates leading to my candidature will be embraced by all.
“I once again call on my fellow aspirants to let us unite to secure victory for the party. Our team is open to all and we promise we will run an inclusive campaign and government in the best interest of people of Osun state.”