Ondo Gov Election: Ondo PDP Heads For Tribunal

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ondo State chapter, on Tuesday, said it would approach the election petitions tribunal over the outcome of the governorship election in the state.

The party said it was studying the election result released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday with a view to pursuing justice through appropriate quarters.

It also expressed surprise that members and leaders of the party had been congratulating the state governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, over the result of the election.

A statement by the Publicity Secretary of the party in the state, Wale Ozogoro, said the party was compiling and collating reports across the state and would go to the tribunal.

The statement read, “the party has noticed misapplication of electoral guidelines in the governorship election. We are, indeed, convinced that justice will be achieved as we intend to seek same at the appropriate time.”

“However, the party is not taken aback by the comments of a few individuals who feel that the party should not seek redress.

“We want to put it on record that seeking justice at appropriate quarters is part of the rule of law, which is the bedrock of democratic ethos.

“We therefore, want to avail ourselves of every available option under the law to seek justice and rekindle the hope and aspiration of all Ondo people that democracy built on fairness, equity, and justice can truly be achieved.”

The party, however, urged its supporters to remain resolute, determined and keep faith with it and Chief Olusola Oke, saying it hoped to get justice through the court.

October 29, 2012