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Osun poll: APC chieftain warns against violence, urges unity

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • An APC chieftain urged party members in Osun State to ensure the victory of governorship candidate Bola Oyebamiji.
  • The appeal comes amid heightened security deployments across the state for Saturday's election.
  • The chieftain cautioned against violence and division, emphasizing unity and a peaceful electoral process.

Tolu Bankole, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee, has called on party faithful in Osun State to rally behind governorship candidate Bola Oyebamiji for Saturday's election. Bankole, who also leads the APC's National Directorate for Persons with Disabilities, stressed the importance of unity and commitment to secure victory.

As we approach Saturday, I call on all party members, leaders, and supporters across Osun State to rally round him and ensure his victory on Saturday. This is the time for total commitment, total mobilisation, and total unity.

— Tolu BankoleThe APC chieftain urged party members to unite behind the governorship candidate.

"As we approach Saturday, I call on all party members, leaders, and supporters across Osun State to rally round him and ensure his victory on Saturday. This is the time for total commitment, total mobilisation, and total unity," Bankole stated. He assured that the national leadership is fully committed to Oyebamiji's success, declaring, "No compromise, no sell-out, APC or nothing!" Bankole expressed confidence that no form of opposition can deter Oyebamiji, asserting that the people are ready to vote for "competence, continuity, and a brighter future."

No compromise, no sell-out, APC or nothing!

— Tolu BankoleBankole emphasized the party's unwavering commitment to securing victory for their candidate.

The appeal is made amidst significant security preparations, with thousands of personnel from various agencies deployed across Osun State. Bankole specifically warned APC members against resorting to violence, advocating for a peaceful election. "This is a contest we must win, and we will win it... I urge our members to conduct themselves peacefully, protect their votes, and work with security agencies to ensure a free, fair and credible process," he said. He also urged leaders and stakeholders to resolve internal differences, stating, "Division at this point is a luxury we cannot afford."

This is a contest we must win, and we will win it. ... I urge our members to conduct themselves peacefully, protect their votes, and work with security agencies to ensure a free, fair and credible process.

— Tolu BankoleThe chieftain cautioned against violence and called for peaceful conduct during the election.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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