Declare Adeleke winner of Osun guber poll now – David Mark tells INEC

Former President of the Senate and leading Peoples Democratic Party
(PDP) Presidential aspirant, Senator David Mark has asked the
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to do the needful by
declaring Senator Ademola Adeleke winner of the last Saturday's
governorship election in Osun State.

Speaking in Abuja Monday, Mark said it was incontrovertible that
results announced by the electoral umpire showed that Adeleke of the
PDP scored the majority of the lawful votes cast.

He said: "the declaration of the election by INEC as inconclusive is
setting a dangerous precedence and ultimately a threat to democracy".

Mark maintained that the election complied with all known electoral
guidelines and was, therefore, conclusive, arguing that the only
logical thing to do is to declare Adeleke the winner forthwith.

According to Mark, "INEC should demonstrate its independent. This
twist is an affront to the good people of Osun State and Nigerians
whose wishes are being manipulated.

"The All Progressives Congress (APC) must accept the result of the
Osun governorship election. This antic of changing the rules of the
game when it does not favour them is a dangerous phenomenon and a
serious threat to democracy.

"Our party, the PDP has been law abiding. We have always complied even
in extreme and glaring cases of infractions against us. I expect the
APC to lead by example and accept the verdict of the Osun election as
expressed by majority of Osun people".

Senator Mark, however, told PDP faithful to remain calm and
law-abiding believing that justice will prevail in Osun gubernatorial
election.