Ademola Adeleke, Executive Governor of Osun State, has praised the security agencies deployed by the Federal Government for the Governorship Election which held on Saturday.
As collation commences, the Governor said on X, the “safety and protection” of the people of Osun is “paramount”.
Also, he urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure the “highest standards” are maintained all through the process.
Governor Adeleke said: “Against all odds, the people of Osun State have turned out in large numbers and are speaking with one voice.
“The safety and protection of our people is paramount. I commend the security agencies deployed for this election and urge them to remain vigilant as we move into the collation of results; from polling units to wards to local government areas.
“I also call on INEC to uphold the highest standards of integrity throughout this process.”
Adeleke believes when the wishes of the people are “honored” and “vote sanctity” protected, democracy is at its “strongest”; he called on the people of Osun to remain “peaceful and law-abiding”.
Governor Adeleke said: “The federal government has provided adequate security, and I am confident in the professionalism of all institutions involved.
“Democracy is at its strongest when we honor the wishes of our people and protect the sanctity of their votes. To every Osun citizen: I urge you to remain peaceful, law-abiding, and committed to this democratic moment.
“Let the people’s will prevail.”
