Adeleke says Osun voters will resist intimidation at the polls
Ademola Adeleke, Osun State Governor and Accord Party governorship candidate, has assured residents that they will not yield to intimidation ahead of the August 15 governorship election. He expressed confidence that voters would protect their democratic rights despite alleged external interference. Adeleke highlighted his administration’s achievements as reasons for anticipated electoral success. Political tensions have risen in the state following recent arrests linked to alleged electoral offences.
Key takeaways
- Ademola Adeleke stated that Osun people have a history of resisting oppression and will defend their will in the August 15 governorship election.
- He cited independent opinion polls predicting a decisive victory for the Accord Party, attributing this to progress in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and workers’ welfare.
- The Secretary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaiye, and five others were arrested by police over alleged electoral offences, with items like N4.81m and voter cards reportedly recovered.
- The Osun State Government and the Adeleke Campaign Organisation rejected the police’s claims, alleging politically motivated arrests and intimidation of opposition figures.
- Police maintained that only six suspects were arrested based on credible intelligence and that the operation followed legal procedures.
