Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State cast his vote in the state's governorship election on Saturday morning and expressed confidence in a peaceful exercise and a victory for himself. He arrived at Sagba Agbogunde Ward 2, Unit 9, in Ede North Local Government Area at approximately 8:32 a.m., accompanied by a large crowd of supporters.
According to Vanguard, Adeleke was accredited by the Presiding Officer three minutes later, at 8:35 a.m., before casting his ballot. The governor, who is running under the Accord Party, urged voters across Osun to turn out in large numbers and exercise their civic right.
Adeleke's Appeal to Voters
Speaking after voting, Adeleke stressed that the election gives the people of Osun a direct say in who would govern them for the next four years, as reported by NAN. He emphasized the importance of staying at polling units after casting ballots to monitor the process, in line with the guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
"The election provides the people of Osun with an opportunity to determine who governs the state for the next four years," Adeleke said. He also appealed to all parties involved, including voters and supporters, to remain calm and law-abiding throughout both the voting and collation stages of the exercise.
Governor Expects Credible Result
Adeleke said he was optimistic the election would be credible and reflect the genuine will of the electorate. He expressed confidence in his chances of returning to office for another term, describing the process as one that should be free of violence and intimidation.
The governor's call for vigilance underscores the importance of protecting the vote until collation is complete, which he described as as important as voting itself. His statement comes amid heightened attention to the electoral process in Osun State.
