We have watched with increasing concern the sustained campaign of media appearances, protests and allegations by Mr. Gbemileke Alagbe following the publication by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Olooye Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke as the gubernatorial candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Oyo State.
Enough is enough.
The official position presently before the public is clear: INEC has published Olooye Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke as the ADC gubernatorial candidate. If Mr. Alagbe disputes that position, he is perfectly entitled to seek redress before a court of competent jurisdiction. Indeed, having elected to pursue that option, the responsible course is to present his evidence before the court and allow the judicial process to determine his claims.
What is unacceptable is the apparent attempt to simultaneously pursue litigation in court and conduct another trial on radio, in the streets and in the court of public opinion.
Mr. Alagbe cannot reasonably ask the judiciary to determine whether he has a superior claim to the ADC ticket while continually presenting himself publicly as though the very question before the court has already been decided in his favour. Until a competent court determines otherwise, the INEC-published position remains the material public reality.
If he possesses evidence that INEC acted unlawfully or was compromised, such evidence belongs before the court. Repeating grave allegations against an institution without publicly verifiable proof does not substitute for evidence and should not become an instrument for creating confusion around the ADC candidacy in Oyo State.
Olooye Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke will not be distracted.
While others expend their energy on endless media appearances, protests and controversies, Olooye Adegoke remains focused on engaging the people of Oyo State, presenting his vision and building the political coalition required to offer our people credible leadership.
We are equally conscious of the legitimate questions being raised about who ultimately benefits from a prolonged campaign to destabilise the ADC and weaken its gubernatorial candidate. The intensity and timing of these activities naturally invite political scrutiny. We will not make allegations that we cannot substantiate, but neither will we ignore the reality that political opponents can exploit internal disagreements to weaken a formidable movement.
Political ambition must have boundaries.
No individual should hold an entire political movement hostage indefinitely because an outcome does not favour his aspiration. There are established institutions for resolving political disputes. Mr. Alagbe has approached one of them—the court. He should therefore allow the court to do its work.
If there is evidence, present it before the court. If there is a superior legal claim, establish it before the court. If INEC acted wrongly, let the court so pronounce.
But radio programmes, demonstrations and repeated allegations cannot substitute for judicial determination.
Our message is therefore simple: let the court decide the case while the campaign moves forward.
Olooye Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke has a mandate to pursue, a vision to present and a people to engage. Neither propaganda, intimidation nor manufactured controversy will derail that responsibility.
We remain confident in the process, respectful of the judiciary and firmly committed to the campaign ahead.
Olooye Adegoke is moving forward. The ADC is moving forward. And the people of Oyo State are ready for SOLUTIONS.
Signed:
Adetayo Kesa
Director-General
Olooye Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke Campaign Council
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