Prince Dotun Babayemi, a former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) factional candidate for governor in Osun State, stated he has no regrets about opposing Senator Ademola Adeleke's candidacy and taking the matter all the way to the Supreme Court.
Babayemi unsuccessfully appealed the PDP's nomination of Adeleke to the Federal High Court in Osogbo, the Appeal Court in Akure, and the Supreme Court.
In a statement released on Friday and signed in response to the Supreme Court's decision on Thursday, the PDP leader congratulated Adeleke.
He argued that natives and inhabitants should work to make sure Osun becomes one of the best States as intended by the founding fathers.
According to him: “I want to wish the Governor-elect, Senator Ademola Adeleke, the PDP and the good people of Osun the very best as a new administration under the PDP prepares to berth in Osun. I pray it will bring about the long awaited turn around to the state and its people.”
He added: “For us, the legal journey was a long walk and worthwhile with no iota of regret. The kernel of our case at the Supreme Court was not reviewed as it was decided on technical grounds. Above all, no regrets.”
Babayemi thanked leaders of the party, his supporters, party members and the people of the state for standing solidly behind him throughout the struggle.