The Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola has claimed the outcome of the last Saturday’s election was just a temporary setback.
Oyetola, who spoke at a meeting held at Osun Government House, Oke Fia, Osogbo, and attended by many political appointees and party leaders, said the loss was a test from God.
The Governor also debunked the rumours that he has been on the run since the independent National Electoral Commission announced the result.
On the accusation of converting government assets to his, Oyetola said his supporters should not worry about the Peoples Democratic Party as they are simply playing to the gallery.
He further said security operatives have been instructed to maintain law and order, harping on the need to remain peaceful.
He said: “Rumours have been spreading around that I have run away after the election result was announced. We also heard the PDP saying I am trying to convert government assets to mine. Don’t worry about them, they are simply playing to the gallery.
“I summoned all of you here to assure you that the present situation is just a temporary setback. It is a test of our resolve by God and we will continue to stand by him. Ours is God’s project and we shall not despair.
“Go back to your various units and wards across the state and continue with regular party activities, hold your meetings regularly. We have bigger projects ahead and we must not allow this temporary set back distract us.”
“Some persons have been going around disrupting peoples’ daily activities. Do not be disturbed. I have instructed security operatives in the state to maintain law and order. We must continue to remain a peaceful state, nobody is allowed to misbehave.”
