Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, don tell residents to throway fear about August 15 governorship election. He say im political movement sure of victory.
According to statement from im spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke talk say measures dey put for place to make sure voters fit exercise their rights without wahala.
Governor say public confidence for im administration go reflect for election result. He also express confidence for security agencies and election officials.
Adeleke describe im campaign as broad-based movement wey go beyond party lines. He say im door open for new members, including politicians and non-political actors, to join Accord Party.
But, chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) for Osun, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, say recent defections no go weaken the party. For statement for Osogbo, the former lawmaker wey represent Obokun State Constituency say the development na regular feature of politics.
Oyintiloye insist say defections no be threat to APC readiness to reclaim power. He say APC remain most formidable political force for state with strong grassroots structure.
He add say emergence of Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO) as APC governorship candidate don boost morale of members and generate enthusiasm among electorate.
Meanwhile, civic group The Osun Mastermind (TOM) don urge Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enforce regulatory and electoral laws for Osun elections. Executive Director, Prof. Wasiu Oyedokun-Alli, say INEC must no validate any primary wey violate Electoral Act or party constitution.
Oyedokun-Alli say adherence to electoral laws essential for strengthening democracy. He urge federal government to guarantee INEC independence and provide necessary authority to enforce compliance.
He say credible elections and good governance only fit achieve through strong and impartial electoral management body.
