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Accord Party backs Adeleke's re-election, calls for neutral election process
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Accord Party backs Adeleke's re-election, calls for neutral election process

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Accord Party expressed confidence in Governor Ademola Adeleke's re-election in the Osun governorship election.
  • The party cited Adeleke's developmental achievements as a key factor in his expected victory.
  • The Accord Party urged neutrality from security agencies and the electoral commission, warning against electoral malpractice.

The Maxwell Mgbudem-led Accord Party has voiced strong confidence in Governor Ademola Adeleke's re-election prospects for the upcoming Osun governorship election. The party believes the people's mandate will ultimately prevail, highlighting Adeleke's developmental strides and achievements during his first term as crucial factors.

The level of our preparedness for the Osun election is high and dynamic. Godโ€™s hand is in it, and the victory is for Sen. Ademola Adeleke, with the good works he has done in Osun.

โ€” Joseph OmorogbeExpressing confidence in Governor Adeleke's re-election based on his performance.

Joseph Omorogbe, the National Publicity Secretary of the Accord Party, stated in an interview that the party is not intimidated by opposing forces. He asserted that the people of Osun overwhelmingly support Adeleke and the Accord Party. "The level of our preparedness for the Osun election is high and dynamic. Godโ€™s hand is in it, and the victory is for Sen. Ademola Adeleke, with the good works he has done in Osun," Omorogbe said.

The party urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful electoral process with prompt result announcements. Omorogbe emphasized the party's expectation for a transparent election, stating, "Our expectation is for the election to be free, fair and peaceful. Anything outside that, we are not concerned about it."

Our expectation is for the election to be free, fair and peaceful. Anything outside that, we are not concerned about it.

โ€” Joseph OmorogbeStating the party's desire for a transparent electoral process.

Furthermore, the Accord Party warned against any attempts to disrupt the electoral process or intimidate voters. Omorogbe stressed that no political ambition is worth the life of any Osun resident and called on the police and other security agencies to remain neutral and strictly adhere to the rules. The party believes voters will resist any form of malpractice, asserting that "Any foul play in the election will be resisted because the mandate and interest of the people is in Adeleke."

Any foul play in the election will be resisted because the mandate and interest of the people is in Adeleke and the wish of the people is for him to be re-elected.

โ€” Joseph OmorogbeWarning against electoral malpractice and affirming voter support for Adeleke.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.