Osun Poll: Adeleke Calls for Transparent Result Collation, Urges Peace

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called on INEC to ensure a transparent and credible collation of results from the state’s governorship election, insisting that the wishes of voters must be allowed to prevail.

The governor made the appeal on Saturday in a post on his X handle as officials commenced the collation of results from the election.

Adeleke praised the people of Osun for coming out in large numbers to exercise their franchise despite the challenges surrounding the election.

“Against all odds, the people of Osun State have turned out in large numbers and are speaking with one voice,” he said.

He also commended the security agencies for their role in securing the election, urging them to sustain their vigilance throughout the collation process.

“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,” he said.

Adeleke said he remained confident in the professionalism of the institutions responsible for conducting and securing the election, noting that the Federal Government had provided adequate security.

According to him, the strength of democracy depends on respecting the choices made by voters and protecting their votes.

“Democracy is at its strongest when we honour the wishes of our people and protect the sanctity of their votes,” Adeleke said.

The governor subsequently appealed to Osun residents to remain calm, peaceful and law-abiding as the results are collated.

“To every Osun citizen: I urge you to remain peaceful, law-abiding, and committed to this democratic moment. ‘Let the people’s will prevail,’” he added.

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