News Update

THE All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the Osun State election, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has cast his vote at his polling unit in Ikire.

Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola casting his vote
Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola casting his vote
Oyebamiji voted at Ward 9, Unit 11, Gantry, Ikire, amid chants of victory from enthusiastic supporters who gathered at the polling centre.

The APC candidate arrived at the polling unit earlier in the morning, where he was received by party supporters and residents who cheered and chanted his name.

After completing the voting process, Oyebamiji expressed confidence in his chances of winning the ongoing Osun State governorship election.

He commended the large turnout of voters in Ikire, saying it demonstrated that the people were not intimidated.

He said: “INEC officials are here, the voters are here, security operatives are here. I want to commend the large turnout of voters in Ikire. It shows that people are not intimidated, and generally, things are going on fine across the state.”

On concerns about possible violence in Ikire, Oyebamiji urged the police and other security agencies to remain proactive in protecting voters and ensuring a peaceful exercise.

“I want to admonish the police and other security operatives to be proactive to ensure security for our people and all the voters, and I believe the election would be credible,” he said.

Commenting on the reported arrest of a politician, the APC candidate said he expected the police to carry out their duties professionally.

“I want to be sure that the police would do their job. I am confident that I’d win this election at the end of the day,” he said.

The development came as voters across Osun State turned out in large numbers to participate in the governorship election.