Adeleke Confident of Osun Victory as Election Tension Rises

(Governor Ademola Adeleke. Photo Credit: Channnel Tv)

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has expressed confidence in victory in the August 15 governorship election, provided it is conducted freely and fairly.

Speaking on Monday during his re-election campaign in Osogbo, the governor said he was confident of winning with God on his side, so long as the election was free and fair.

Alleging that members of the Accord Party were being k!lled, Adeleke appealed to President Bola Tinubu to direct the police to act professionally and impartially during the election.

He said the President needed to be aware of what was happening in Osun, describing the k!lling of his supporters and appealing to him as a father figure to intervene.

He vowed that his party would not accept any attempt to rig the election, urging the President not to allow innocent people to be k!lled and to ensure the police remained neutral.

He further reminded Tinubu of his own role in Nigeria's democratic struggle, urging him not to allow anyone to undermine it, and noted that the international community would be watching the election as a test ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Adeleke also urged the electorate to turn out en masse on election day to vote for him, calling on his supporters to come out on 15 August and defend their votes until results are declared.

He said he was ready for the election, describing the process as a revolution to be won through the ballot box.