Adeolu Adeyemo – Osogbo
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke on Wednesday described the acts of thuggery and violence embarked upon by some politicians in the state as against the spirit of democracy affirming that election is about choice-making through the ballot and not war as they have taken it.
The governor who made the remark while receiving political leaders who visited him on the massive electoral successes of the last elections today in Osogbo said voters, the citizens decide who leads them and
warned against political unrest in the state.
“My election as Governor on July 16, 2022, has been reaffirmed and revalidated by mass victories for me and my party on February 2nd and on March 18th of this year. The whole world can attest to the fact that our mandate is of the people, by the people and for the people.
“Elected people hold power in trust for the people. We must therefore bow to people’s will. When you fail in a poll, go back and prepare for the next round of election. That is democracy in action.
“We must eschew violence. It is unacceptable to kill and maim people you are seeking to govern.
“As we celebrate the successes of the poll, we are also sympathising with victims of political violence across the State. We are saddened by deliberate acts of thuggery in some parts of the state. I will repeat here that election is not war but choice making,” Governor Adeleke restated.
He then called on the residents of the state to get back to work, adding that it is time to focus on the urgent task of building a better Osun.
“Now is the time to support the government’s efforts to address our developmental challenges. We need all hands on deck to improve the growth of the various sectors of society,” he stressed.
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