Osun@35: Adeleke vows to heal Osun, unite residents after election
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- Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke pledged to heal divisions and unite residents during the state's 35th anniversary broadcast.
- He announced a Commission of Inquiry into recent electoral violence and established an election victim compensation fund.
- Adeleke urged residents to avoid reprisal attacks and emphasized his administration's commitment to equity and fairness.
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has pledged to heal the state's divisions and foster unity following a contentious governorship election. Marking the 35th anniversary of Osun State's creation, Adeleke addressed residents in a broadcast, acknowledging the pains, deaths, and injuries that arose from the recent electoral crisis.
My people, as you have again conferred the leadership mandate on me under recent difficult circumstances, I promise to heal the wounds, unite the people and uphold equity and fairness.
"My people, as you have again conferred the leadership mandate on me under recent difficult circumstances, I promise to heal the wounds, unite the people and uphold equity and fairness," Adeleke stated. He promised an inclusive administration that would be attentive to criticism to strengthen state development. The governor recognized the significant disruptions and sacrifices made by residents, particularly those who lost loved ones.
Our administration will be all inclusive and attentive to criticisms in our bid to strengthen state development.
To address the violence, Adeleke announced the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry to investigate the electoral incidents and receive memoranda from victims. Additionally, an election victim compensation fund has been set up, headed by the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun. This fund aims to cushion the effects of the "needless violence."
I recognise the pains and sacrifices of our people in the last few months.
Adeleke urged residents to remain law-abiding and refrain from engaging in reprisal attacks as the state celebrates its anniversary. He commended the residents for their commitment to democracy and the rule of law, despite the challenging circumstances surrounding the election.
Our administration is setting up a Commission of Inquiry on election violence. The body will take memorandum from all victims and residents who are affected by recent electoral violence.
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