Tunde Adeleke, Osogbo
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Osun State governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, has commended the large turnout of voters in Ikire, describing it as a demonstration that the electorate was not intimidated by reports of possible violence.
Oyebamiji, who spoke shortly after casting his vote, said the presence of officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), voters and security personnel indicated that the electoral process was progressing smoothly.
He said, “The INEC are here, voters are here, security operatives are here. I want to commend the large turn out of voters in Ikire, it shows that people are not intimidated and generally, things are going on fine across the state.
“On possible violence in Ikire later today,, I want to admonish police and other security operatives to be proactive, to ensure security for our people and all the voters and I believe the election will be credible.
“On the politician that was arrested with voters machinery, I want to assured that the police will do their job, am confident that I will win this election at the end of the day.”
