The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has commended the large turnout of voters at his voting center in Ikire, saying it shows that residents are not intimidated from participating in the election.
Oyebamiji made the remarks after visiting his polling unit at Unit 11, Ward 9, Open Space Gantry, Ikire, in Irewole Local Government Area, alongside his wife.
“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,” he said.
Calls for Increased Security
The APC candidate urged the police and other security agencies to remain proactive against any possible outbreak of violence in Ikire later in the day.
He stressed that security personnel must protect voters and ensure that the election is conducted peacefully and credibly.
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“On possible violence in Ikire later today, I want to admonish police and other security operative to be proactive, to ensure security for our people and all the voters and I believe the election will be credible,” he said.
Speaks on Arrest
Oyebamiji also commented on the arrest of a politician reportedly found with voting materials, expressing confidence that the police would handle the matter appropriately.
“On the politician that was arrested with voters machinery, I want to assure that the police will do their job,” he said.
The APC candidate also expressed confidence that he would emerge victorious at the end of the governorship election.
Source: BusinessDay
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