Osun poll: Nobody can rig us out — Adeleke

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared that no one can rig or steal the August 15 governorship election.

Adeleke spoke while addressing supporters at a campaign rally in Oke-Ila, Ifedayo Local Government Area.

In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor said Osun residents were not intimidated by alleged attacks and threats surrounding the election.

“I heard some politicians vowing to steal the votes. Where and how? Osun votes are untouchable. This is Osun State, the heart of the Yoruba nation. Nobody can rig us out here,” he said.

Adeleke maintained that the large crowds attending his campaign rallies demonstrated the support his administration enjoyed across the state.

“We are going round the state. The people are trooping out. The people’s votes will be defended. Their will on August 15 will become a reality,” he said.

The governor accused his opponents of pursuing violence while his campaign concentrated on winning voters.

“We are getting the votes; they are chasing motor parks. We are winning the people; they are shooting at the people,” Adeleke alleged.

He said the reported attacks and threats had strengthened the determination of residents to participate in the election.

“Osun people are not scared. All these attacks and warmongering only hardened our people. Osun people are not cowards. They will vote and defend their votes,” he said.

Adeleke also defended his administration’s record, saying major towns had been transformed while plans were underway to extend development to rural communities.

The Oke-Ila monarch commended the governor’s performance and urged him to develop tourism and sporting facilities in Ifedayo if re-elected.