Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun on Sunday in Osogbo appealed to the people of the state to avoid violence in the March 11 House of Assembly election.
He said in a statement issued by his media aide, Malam Olawale Rasheed that elections should not be about killing and killing.
“I am asking for non-violent elections. Elections are not about killing and killing.
“This is about the electoral selection exercise. Peaceful mobilization and voting for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate,” the governor said in the statement.
Adeleke thanked the people of Osun for their support in the July 16, 2022 governorship election in the state as well as the February 25 Presidential and National Assembly elections.
He called on voters to replicate their support in the March 11 election so they can continue to deliver democracy dividends.
“Dear people of Osun, I am speaking to you today to express my sincere appreciation for your love and support to me all.
“You voted for me in large numbers in 2022. I am forever grateful. You voted for my party in large numbers in the Federal election. I thank you.
“Your trust in me is not taken for granted. Since I came into office, I have fulfilled my election promises despite funding constraints.
“I have blocked leakages in the country’s finances and launched Osun on the technological revolution through the New Technology Innovation policy and the ICT Policy and the Domestication of Nigeria Start-up Act.
“I have also stabilized public services that were heavily politicized and introduced farmer intervention initiatives, among others.
“For me to continue to serve you well, I request you to choose 26 DPR candidates from PDP.
“They are the team I will work with. They are very important for the implementation of “Imole” agenda.
“The Osun State House of Assembly fully controlled by the PDP is the key to more dividends of democracy.
“Next Saturday’s election is very critical for Osun state.
“A vote for the assembly candidate is a vote for me. I need him to serve you better and finish the work we have started.
“Another victory for me and my party, PDP, will accelerate the progress we have recorded and lead our country to greater heights,” the governor said.