Governor Ademola Adeleke has affirmed that the local government election scheduled for tomorrow is holding unfailingly under the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC).
The governor made the assertion on Friday, February 21, 2025, while receiving a delegation of civil society coalition who was in the state to monitor the local government elections.
According to the governor, Osun voters are prepared and ready to exercise their voting rights on Saturday even as he expressed satisfaction with the level of preparation by the electoral body.
“I welcome you all to Osun state. Our people are prepared for elections tomorrow. They yearn to have their choices as chairmen and councillors.
“OSIEC has also done marvellous preparatory job according to reports at my disposal. Several political parties are participating, and I believe there will be a level playing ground for all to test their popularity with the masses”, the governor told the visiting activists.
On controversy over the election, the governor asserted that democracy is governed by the rule of law and that nobody could assume the authority of the courts.
“My 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.
“Election is going to hold, and the outcome will be a fast tracked development at the local level. I urge our people to remain peaceful. Osun is a truly peaceful state”, Governor Adeleke noted.
