The Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola has called on his supporters to remain calm following his defeat at the just concluded governorship election in the state
Oyetola, who was seeking a second term in office lost the governorship seat to PDP’s candidate, Ademola Adeleke.
Adeleke polled 403,371 votes to defeat the incumbent governor, Oyetola, who got 375,027 votes.
But speaking for the first time since he lost the election, Oyetola said he has taken cognisance of the results of the governorship election in the State as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Sunday.
He, however, noted that the party would be responding appropriately after studying the results and consulting with critical stakeholders of the party.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, Oyetola called on his supporters to remain calm.
He also urged the people of the State to go about their businesses without any hindrance.
The Governor also called on security operatives to ensure maintenance of law and order.
He, has therefore, directed security operatives to take adequate charge so as to prevent break down of law and order.
