Sen. Olujimi speaks, No Victor and No Vanquished

I was pleasantly shocked and relieved when eventually, the National Assembly elections tribunal sitting in Ekiti delivered judgement.

For a person who is seen as strong, all confidence evaporated when the dye was cast.

The tribunal was majorly against INEC who as the umpire, did not live up to its mandate. It is a pity that it also affected an individual.

Let me say without equivocation that Sen Prince Adeyeye is a brother and an ally. We have had to work together on many fronts. An erudite lawyer and politician who I know believes in justice and fair play. He fought for the masses as the publicity secretary of the Afenifere. I am sure he would have asked me to test my misgivings about the election if the shoe was on a different leg!! Albeit, as in the caption; there is no Victor nor vanquished.

There is only one Ekiti and one Ekiti South Senatorial district and as we strive to serve our people, skirmishes such as these will occur. Senators will go and come, the wellbeing of our constituents will remain paramount.
I salute the courage of the attorneys on the side of the respondent, they worked so hard to break our resolve. Such competence and enviable skills! Barr R O Balogun and Barr Kabir Akingbolu Esq. I salute the attorneys for the petitioner, led by Professor Wahab Egbewole SAN, KK Eleja SAN, Barr Olatawura, Oguntuase, John etc and all the erudite lawyers, witnesses esp Barr Olugbade PW15, party faithfuls and those who reported everyday to listen to the proceedings.

I also thank the tribunal judges whose mien were so tough. They were patient and painstaking. Thank you for the lesson that will make INEC a better umpire for the benefit of the people.

As we continue in our quest to give the best for our people, I enjoin that we put service before self interest.
Today, God took absolute glory and justice was served.
I wish my brother, Sen Prince Adeyeye well and i say to him: the best is yet to come.
To God be all the glory.