President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured residents of Osun State that adequate security measures have been put in place to protect voters before, during and after Saturday’s governorship election.
Tinubu gave the assurance on Thursday through Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who represented him at the APC mega campaign rally in Osogbo organised in support of the party’s candidate, Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji.
The President urged eligible voters to come out and freely exercise their constitutional right without fear of intimidation, stressing that security agencies had been deployed across the state to maintain peace.
He also appealed to Osun voters to make their choice wisely, while calling on the electorate to support the candidate they believe would best serve their interests.
At the rally, Akpabio expressed confidence that the APC was gaining significant support across Osun, pointing to the large crowd and the presence of prominent political figures as evidence of the party’s growing strength.
He also acknowledged support from figures outside the APC, including former Osun governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola, while referencing the reported endorsement of Oyebamiji by the Accord Party leadership.
However, Akpabio raised concerns about the poor condition of the Ibadan-Osun road, saying the state deserved better infrastructure and greater development.
With the election just days away, the APC rally provided an opportunity for the party to consolidate its campaign, reassure voters and project confidence ahead of Saturday’s crucial poll.
The election is expected to attract significant attention as major political parties intensify their final mobilisation efforts across the state.
