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Defend your votes, Adeleke urges Osun residents

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  • Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke urged residents to vote and actively defend their ballots in the upcoming governorship election.
  • Adeleke, accompanied by popular musician Davido, rallied support in Ipetu-Ijesha and Ijebu-Ijesha, emphasizing the importance of democratic rights and good governance.
  • Traditional rulers in Ipetu-Ijesha praised Adeleke's performance and pledged support for his re-election bid.

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has called on the state's residents to not only cast their votes but also to vigorously defend them in the upcoming governorship election, emphasizing the spirit of democracy. The governor made these remarks during separate visits to the palaces of the Ajalaye of Ipetu-Ijesha and the Elegboro of Ijebu Ijesha, where he sought support for his re-election campaign.

no force can deny Osun voters their democratic rights.

— Ademola AdelekeGovernor Adeleke's statement on voters' rights during his campaign.

Accompanied by his cousin, Afrobeats star David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, and key leaders of the Imole Campaign Council, Governor Adeleke urged Osun voters to display boldness and determination in exercising their constitutional voting rights. He asserted that "no force can deny Osun voters their democratic rights." Echoing his cousin's call, the governor stressed that free and fair elections are an inalienable right for the people of Osun, who he stated are "ready to protect and affirm those rights on August 15th."

they are ready to protect and affirm those rights on August 15th

— Ademola AdelekeGovernor Adeleke's assertion about the people's readiness to defend their voting rights.

At the palace of Ajalaye of Ipetu-Ijesha, Oba Adeleke Oke lauded the governor for his "extraordinary performance" over the past four years. The monarch assured the Accord team of his people's unwavering support on August 15th. A victory prayer session and interfaith activities were held to pray for the triumph of the Accord party over its opposition.

Your security is assured. Your safety is guaranteed. Mobilise your relatives and friends. Vote for good governance and more dividends of democracy.

— Ademola AdelekeGovernor Adeleke's address to supporters at campaign rallies.

During campaign rallies in Ipetu-Ijesha and Ijebu-Jesa, Adeleke declared that victory was within reach and encouraged supporters to intensify mobilization efforts for continuity. "Your security is assured. Your safety is guaranteed. Mobilize your relatives and friends. Vote for good governance and more dividends of democracy," he told the crowd. He concluded by rallying the Ijesa and Osun people, stating, "Ijesa people, Osun people cannot be scared. We are people of courage. Vote and defend your votes."

Ijesa people, Osun people cannot be scared. We are people of courage. Vote and defend your votes

— Ademola AdelekeGovernor Adeleke's final rallying cry to his supporters.
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