GOVERNOR ADELEKE ASSURES ALL STAKEHOLDERS OF NON-INTERFERENCE IN THE FORTHCOMING LG ELECTION SLATED FOR FEBRUARY 22ND, 2025 12-02-25
By Sadiq Aminu Governor Ademola Adeleke has assured all stakeholders of non-interference in the forthcoming local government election slated for February 22nd, 2025, from the state government.
Governor Adeleke who gave the assurance in a statement issued by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed hailed the peaceful campaigns by various political parties ahead of the elections.
He urged candidates across political parties to sell their agenda to the electorate instead of resorting to violence or arm twisting.
The Governor maintained that the government is committed to free and fair elections just as it has followed the preparatory activities of the state electoral commission and assures the public that the government respects the independence of the commission to conduct credible elections.
“We are highly educated in Osun state. Our literacy level is at an all time high. This is not a state where residents can be lied to. They read and digest court rulings and political subjects without being hoodwinked. I urge our people to get prepared for February 22. It is an opportunity to vote for your preferred council chairmen and councilors.
“We are a nation governed by law. The judiciary, like it has been said recently, is the harbinger of hope. We must avoid misrepresentation and misinformation about court processes. We have a sacred duty to avoid fake news. It is an offence punishable under the law.
The Governor said he has directed security agencies to deal decisively with any promoter of violence within the context of rule of law warning those plotting to cause conflict to desist because of its grave consequences.
Governor Adeleke while noting that democracy is about ballot papers, not guns and cutlass advised the residents of the state to go to their polling unit on the 22nd to elect their preferred candidate in peaceful manners.