Osun Polls: Governor's Wife Confident of Husband's Victory, Cites Peaceful Voting
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Ngozi Adeleke, wife of Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke, expressed confidence in her husband's victory in the state's governorship election.
- She noted the voting process was peaceful and urged residents to participate, emphasizing her husband's performance as a reason for his expected win.
- The election is taking place across Osun's 30 local government areas, with Governor Adeleke seeking re-election.
Ngozi Adeleke, wife of Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke, voiced strong confidence in her husband's impending victory in the state's governorship election. After casting her vote alongside the governor, she described the electoral process as peaceful and urged eligible voters to exercise their civic duty.
Voting is a civic responsibility and I am impressed that the exercise is peaceful so far.
"Voting is a civic responsibility and I am impressed that the exercise is peaceful so far," she stated. She highlighted the smooth conduct at their polling unit in Sagba Abogunde Ward 2, Unit 9, Ede, noting the absence of rancor, fighting, or intimidation. This peaceful atmosphere, she believes, bodes well for the governor's re-election.
Mrs. Adeleke encouraged residents who had not yet voted to proceed to their polling units without fear. She expressed her conviction in her husband's ability to win, citing his performance during his tenure. The governor's wife urged voters to turn out in large numbers and cast their ballots for the Accord party.
She expressed confidence in her husbandโs ability to emerge victorious at the end of the exercise, considering his performance.
The governorship election is underway across all 30 local government areas of Osun. Governor Adeleke, running for re-election under the Accord party, had already cast his vote in Ede North Local Government Area. Reports from various polling units indicate that voters are actively participating in the electoral process.
Mrs. Adeleke urged voters to come out en masse and vote for Accord without any fear or intimidation.
Originally published by Premium Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.