The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has described its victory at the Supreme Court over the 2024 governorship election as the final endorsement of the people’s mandate.

In a statement issued by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Alex Kalejaye, on Wednesday, the APC congratulated Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, his deputy, Dr. Olade Adelami, party leaders, and the people of the Sunshine State on the legal triumph.

The State Chairman of the party, Engr. Ade Adetimehin, applauded the judgment, noting that it reaffirmed the confidence reposed in the party by the electorate. He further commended the judiciary, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and security agencies for their roles while the case lasted.

The apex court on Wednesday dismissed the petitions filed by three opposition parties challenging the APC’s victory. The lead petitioner, Hon. Agboola Ajayi of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), had earlier withdrawn his appeal before the ruling. The Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the Allied People’s Movement (APM) also lost out in their respective cases.

The APC, while urging the opposition parties to accept the verdict in good faith, called on them to join hands with the Aiyedatiwa-led administration in its efforts to revamp critical sectors and boost the state’s economy.