Abdullahi Sarki
Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared that the people of Osun State will not succumb to any form of external interference or intimidation ahead of the governorship election scheduled in two weeks time, on August 15.
His statement comes in the wake of the detention of his Secretary to the State Government, Mr Teslim Igbalaye, by police operatives over alleged vote-buying offences.
The governor insisted that despite the harassment, the collective will of Osun people cannot be suppressed, as independent polls continue to project a decisive victory for his Accord Party.
Igbalaye was detained along with five others for allegedly committing vote-buying-related offences, as the police recovered Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, cash sums and voters’ register from his house.
He was detained alongside five others after the police raided his private residence in Osogbo.
Although Adeleke did not directly address the detention in his post, he maintained that no amount of intimidation or harassment would make the people of the state succumb to fear ahead of the election.
The governor maintained that the verdict of the people would prevail, adding that “independent polls consistently point to a clear and decisive victory for Accord Party, because the people can see and feel the impact” of his administration.
He stated: “Throughout the history of Osun State, our people have never bowed to intimidation. We are resilient, determined, and fiercely protective of our rights.
“As we approach the August 15 governorship election, I have absolute confidence that no amount of external interference or intimidation can override the collective will of the people of Osun State.
“From infrastructure and education to healthcare, workers’ welfare, and pension reforms, our record speaks for itself.
“By the grace of God and with the continued support of the good people of Osun, our second term will build on these achievements and deliver even greater progress for every community. The best days of Osun are still ahead,” the governor said
