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#OsunDecides2026: Adeleke confident of victory, urges voters to protect ballots

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  • Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke expressed confidence in winning the governorship election after casting his vote.
  • He urged voters to exercise their franchise, protect their ballots, and remain peaceful throughout the electoral process.
  • Adeleke raised concerns about alleged police misconduct aimed at disrupting the election and warned against fake ballot papers.

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke exuded confidence on Saturday, stating he expects to emerge victorious in the ongoing governorship election after casting his ballot.

Adeleke cast his vote at Sagba Abogunde Ward 2, Unit 9, in Ede North Local Government Area around 8:32 a.m., accompanied by a large contingent of supporters. After being accredited, he proceeded to vote and spoke to reporters, urging the electorate to participate actively and safeguard their votes until the conclusion of the process. He emphasized that the election offers Osun residents the chance to determine their governor for the next four years.

The governor called for peace and adherence to regulations during voting and the subsequent collation of results. He encouraged voters to remain at their polling units to observe the proceedings, as stipulated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) guidelines.

We also received information about our supporters being scared away in Modakeke and some areas in the state by some police officers to disenfranchise them.

— Ademola AdelekeGovernor Adeleke expressed concerns about police actions potentially suppressing voter turnout.

However, Adeleke also voiced concerns about potential electoral disruptions. He reported receiving information about a police officer allegedly planning to interfere with the election in Ede and called for the officer's immediate removal from the state. Furthermore, he stated that his supporters in Modakeke and other areas were allegedly being intimidated by police officers to prevent them from voting. Adeleke also alerted his supporters to be vigilant against counterfeit ballot papers that might be used to mislead voters at some polling stations.

Despite these concerns, Adeleke maintained an optimistic outlook, expressing his belief that the election would be conducted peacefully, credibly, and would accurately reflect the people's will.

We also received information about our supporters being scared away in Modakeke and some areas in the state by some police officers to disenfranchise them.

— Ademola AdelekeGovernor Adeleke warned voters about the potential use of fake ballot papers.
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