Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed confidence that the August 15 governorship election will be free and fair, insisting that no one will be able to manipulate the outcome.
Speaking during a campaign rally in Oke Ila, Ifedayo Local Government Area, Adeleke urged residents to participate in the election and safeguard their votes.
According to a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor dismissed claims that some politicians were planning to influence the election.
“I heard some politicians vowing to steal the votes. Where and how? Osun votes are untouchable. This is Osun State, the heart of the Yoruba nation. Nobody can rig us out here,” Adeleke said.
He assured supporters that every valid vote would count and stressed that the will of the electorate would prevail.
“The people’s votes will be defended. Their will on August 15 will become a reality,” he added.
Adeleke also urged residents not to be intimidated, maintaining that the people of Osun were determined to exercise their democratic rights.
“Osun people are not scared. Osun people are not cowards. They will vote and defend their votes,” the governor stated.
He further expressed confidence that his administration’s performance in office would earn the support of voters at the polls.
“Our records speak for us,” Adeleke said.
