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Adeleke Appreciates Massive Ijesaland Endorsement

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  • Governor Ademola Adeleke thanked supporters in Ijesaland for their massive turnout at a rally for his re-election campaign.
  • He stated that the Osun All Progressives Congress (APC) is unpopular and that the Accord party is growing stronger despite some defections.
  • Adeleke urged people to vote massively on election day, asserting that their votes are their voice and that violence cannot deter the people's support for Accord.

Governor Ademola Adeleke expressed gratitude for the significant support shown by the people of Ijesaland at a rally for his re-election campaign. Speaking at the launch of 10,000 'Imole canvassers' organized by Accord candidate Hon Pelumi Olajengbesi in Ijebu-jesa, Adeleke declared the Osun All Progressives Congress (APC) deeply unpopular among the state's residents.

Let me commend the good people of Ijesaland, my own people, for coming out massively today to show our enemies that they are fully with us.

— Governor Ademola AdelekeAddressing the crowd at the rally in Ijebu-jesa.

Adeleke highlighted the large attendance at the rally as proof of the Accord party's growing strength, even with some lawmakers having defected. He commended Olajengbesi for organizing a strong showing under the Accord banner in the Ijesa North Federal Constituency, likening the candidate to "David destined to defeat all Goliath in the opposition party."

This massive presence proves that Accord has become stronger despite the defection of some lawmakers.

— Governor Ademola AdelekeCommenting on the turnout at the rally.

The governor asserted that the APC is fearful of Accord's widespread support and is becoming desperate due to public rejection. He warned that violence would not sway the people's affection for Accord and urged them to vote in large numbers on election day, stating, "Our vote is our voice."

I want to applaud, Barrister Pelumi Olajengbesi for pulling a strong show under Accord leaders from Ijesaland. He is the David of this generation destined to defeat all Goliath in the opposition party.

— Governor Ademola AdelekePraising the Accord candidate for organizing the event.

Olajengbesi, who is also the Spokesperson for the Imole Campaign Council, confirmed the event's purpose was to inaugurate the canvassers and demonstrate the Ijesa people's full support for Governor Adeleke. He emphasized that the people of Ijesa North see his victory and Adeleke's re-election as the sole path to liberation from "darkness and from the hand of its oppressor."

No amount of violence can change the love of the people for Accord, let us come out on the day of election to vote massively. Our vote is our voice.

— Governor Ademola AdelekeUrging supporters to vote and warning against violence.
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