Governor Ademola Adeleke has insisted that tomorrow’s controversial local government election will hold.
Adeleke’s affirmation comes a day after Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi advised that the election, saying the February 10 Court of Appeal judgement had reinstated the sacked APC Chairmen and Councilors.
A statement by Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke’s spokesperson said the governor made the assertion on Friday morning while receiving a delegation of civil society coalition who are in the state to monitor the local government elections.
According to the Governor, Osun voters are prepared to exercise their voting rights on Saturday even as he expressed satisfaction with the level of preparation by the electoral body.
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“I welcome you all to Osun state. Our people are prepared for elections tommorow. They yearn to have their choices as chairmen and councillors.
“OSIEC has also done marvelous preparatory job according to reports at my disposal. Several political parties are participating and I believe there will be a level playing ground for all to test their popularity with the masses”, the Governor told the visiting activists.
On controversy over the election, the Governor asserted that democracy is governed by rule of law and that nobody can assume the authority of the courts.
“My advice to all parties including local and national stakeholders is to abide by democratic norms. As for me and my people, we stand by the rule of law, not illega self- help.
“Election is going to hold and the outcome will be a fast tracked development at the local level. I urge our people to remain peaceful. Osun is a truly peaceful state”, Governor Adeleke noted.
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