Osun: Despite FG’s orders, Gov Adeleke orders LG election to hold tomorrow

• Despite national-level opposition, Governor Ademola Adeleke insists that the Osun local government elections will proceed as scheduled under OSSIECs supervision
• The governor reaffirmed his commitment to democratic principles, urging all stakeholders to respect due process and avoid illegal interference
• Adeleke emphasized that the election would accelerate grassroots development and urged citizens to maintain peace throughout the process

Adeleke insists elections will holdOsun: Gov Adeleke Neglects FG, Orders Local Government To Hold Election TomorrowSource: TwitterOur people are prepared for elections tomorrow. They yearn to have their choices as chairmen and councillors, Adeleke said. OSIEC has done a marvelous preparatory job, according to reports at my disposal. Several political parties are participating, and I believe there will be a level playing field for all to test their popularity with the masses, he stated. Governor addresses controversyMy advice to all parties, including local and national stakeholders, is to abide by democratic norms. As for me and my people, we stand by the rule of law, not illegal self-help, he asserted. Calls for peaceful conductElection is going to hold, and the outcome will fast-track development at the local level. I urge our people to remain peaceful. Osun is a truly peaceful state, he said.

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