Osun 2026: Accord Party deputy governorship candidate expresses optimism of victory
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At a glance
- The Accord Party's deputy governorship candidate in Osun, Kola Adewusi, expressed confidence in winning the upcoming election.
- Adewusi noted the adequate deployment of security personnel but raised concerns about the uneven arrival of election officials at polling units.
- He urged voters to remain peaceful and confident that the outcome would reflect the electorate's wishes.
Kola Adewusi, the Accord Party's deputy governorship candidate for Osun, voiced strong optimism about his party's prospects in the upcoming election. After casting his vote in Ile-Ife, Adewusi affirmed that security measures were in place to ensure a peaceful electoral process throughout the state.
adequate security personnel had been deployed to ensure a peaceful exercise across the state.
However, Adewusi highlighted a concern regarding the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials' arrival times at various polling units. He observed that while some units saw early arrivals, others experienced delays. This uneven distribution, he suggested, could potentially hinder the smooth commencement of voting.
the late arrival of election officials at some polling units could affect the smooth commencement of voting.
Despite these logistical concerns, Adewusi reiterated his confidence in the Accord Party's victory. He attributed this to the party's extensive groundwork and strong support base across Osun. Adewusi encouraged voters to exercise their franchise peacefully, expressing certainty that the final results would accurately represent the electorate's will.
the party had worked hard and enjoyed strong support across the state.
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