Abridged Speech of Governor Olusegun Mimiko after the judgement of the Ondo Election Petitions Tribunal which upheld his election as Ondo State Governor

"The Labour Party government salutes the professional competence with which the Justice Andovar Kaaka’an Election Tribunal handled the petition within the legal time frame and applauds the decision that squares with the preponderating wish of the electorate during the said election.

"We, as government, are mindful of the onerous task of meeting the development challenges of our people; we know that the fostering of understanding between government and the people will engender a more conducive environment for the deepening of the dividends of good governance.

"We are urging those opposed to our politics to shed the adversarial toga and join hands with us in building an enviable and prosperous Ondo State.

"The Labour Party government wishes to use this opportunity to thank all the people of Ondo State for their loyalty during our first term in office; for their support during the gubernatorial election; and for their understanding of, and faithfulness to, the policy thrusts of our government.

"By the grace of God and by our collective resolve, we shall all live to see a transformed Ondo State whose fortunes shall have been irreversibly turned around for the better.

"Let us all join hands in making this a reality."