Osun LG Elections: Gov Adeleke Votes, Urges Residents To Participate
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State
By Simeon OSAJIE
The Executive Governor of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has cast his vote in the ongoing local government election in the state amid controversies with the federal government, the police and the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The governor voted around 7:56am at Unit 9, Sagba Abogunde Ward 2, in Ede North Local Government Area of the state.
The governor arrived at the polling unit in company of his supporters and some members of the Peoples Democratic Party.
Adeleke commended the State Independent Electoral Commission for the peaceful process in the conduct of the election.
The governor also advised residents to go out and cast their vote without any fear of intimidation, urging political stakeholders and electorate to shun violence during and after the election.
Adeleke expressed confidence that all PDP candidates would emerge victorious in the elections.
“I want to urge everyone to come out and cast their votes. The election will be peaceful”, the governor assured.
Recall the police advised the Osun State government to suspend the local government elections, citing heightened security threats and legal complexities.
In a statement by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Police had claimed it received credible intelligence indicating a likelihood of violence and significant security threats if the elections proceeded.
