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Osun Polls: Accord Deputy Guber Candidate Cites Uneven INEC Official Arrival, Remains Confident of Victory

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The deputy governorship candidate of the Accord Party in Osun State, Prince Kola Adewusi, expressed optimism about his party's victory in the governorship election.
  • He raised concerns about the late arrival of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials in some polling units, which could delay voting.
  • Adewusi remained confident in his party's chances, citing strong support and hard work across the state, and urged voters to remain peaceful.

Prince Kola Adewusi, the deputy governorship candidate for the Accord Party in Osun State, voiced confidence in his party's impending victory while monitoring the election process. He noted the presence of adequate security personnel ensuring a peaceful election across the state.

However, Adewusi expressed concern over the inconsistent arrival times of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials at various polling units. He stated that while some areas saw early arrivals, others experienced delays, potentially hindering the smooth commencement of voting.

Despite these logistical concerns, Adewusi reiterated his optimism about his party's prospects. He attributed this confidence to the party's extensive groundwork and strong support base throughout Osun State. "We are on the ground. What do you expect me to say? We are winning," he declared, emphasizing his belief that the election outcome would accurately reflect the electorate's will. He also encouraged voters to maintain peace and conduct themselves responsibly during the voting and collation stages.

We are on the ground. What do you expect me to say? We are winning.

โ€” Prince Kola AdewusiSpeaking about his expectations for the election.
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Originally published by ThisDay in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.