Defend your votes, Adeleke urges Osun residents

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has urged residents to participate actively in the August 15 governorship election and defend their votes, saying no force should deny them their democratic rights.

 

Adeleke made the call on Friday during visits to the palaces of the Ajalaye of Ipetu-Ijesha and the Elegboro of Ijebu-Jesa, where he sought support for his re-election.

 

According to a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor was accompanied by leaders of the Imole Campaign Council and his cousin, Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido.

 

Adeleke urged voters to demonstrate courage and determination in exercising their constitutional right to vote, insisting that the people were entitled to a free and fair election.

 

“No force can deny Osun voters their democratic rights,” he said.

 

Echoing Davido’s earlier call for voters to protect their ballots, the governor said Osun residents were prepared to defend their votes on election day.

 

“Free and fair elections are the inalienable rights of Osun people, and they are ready to protect and affirm those rights on August 15th,” he said.

 

At the palace of the Ajalaye of Ipetu-Ijesha, Oba Adeleke Oke, the monarch commended the governor for what he described as his performance during his first term and pledged the support of his people for his re-election.

 

Oba Oke also hosted a victory prayer session attended by interfaith representatives in support of Adeleke’s campaign.

 

“You will win the second term and you will deliver even more than you have done in your first term. My people are eager to continue to be part of a good turn of events in the state,” the monarch said.

 

Addressing supporters at campaign rallies in Ipetu-Ijesha and Ijebu-Jesa, Adeleke expressed confidence in his victory and urged residents to intensify mobilisation ahead of the election.

 

“Your security is assured. Your safety is guaranteed. Mobilise your relatives and friends. Vote for good governance and more dividends of democracy.

 

“Ijesa people, Osun people cannot be scared. We are people of courage. Vote and defend your votes,” the governor said.