Defend your votes, Adeleke urges Osun residents
August 8, 2026 3:29 am
File photo: Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Friday charged voters in the state to participate in the governorship poll by voting and defend their votes in the spirit of democracy.
A statement by the spokesperson to the governor, Olawale Rasheed, said Adeleke gave the admonition in separate remarks at the palaces of Ajalaye of Ipetu-Ijesha and the Elegboro of Ijebu Ijesha in the state.
Adeleke was in the palaces of the royal fathers to rally support for his re-election alongside his cousin, the Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido.
Accompanied by top leaders of the Imole Campaign Council, the governor tasked Osun voters to demonstrate boldness and determination to exercise their voting rights as guaranteed by the constitution, declaring that “no force can deny Osun voters their democratic rights.”
Re-echoing Davido who also challenged Osun residents to vote and defend their votes, the governor said free and fair elections are the inalienable rights of Osun people and “they are ready to protect and affirm those rights on August 15th”
At the palace of Ajalaye of Ipetujesa, Oba Adeleke Oke, the monarch eulogised the governor for his extraordinary performance in the last four years, assuring the Accord team of total support of his people on August 15.
Oba Oke, while welcoming the governor, hosted a victory prayer session where interfaith activities for the triumph of Accord over opposition forces were conducted.
“You will win the second term and you will deliver even more than you have done in your first term. My people are eager to continue to be part of a good turn of events in the state,” the royal father said.
At the campaign rallies held at Ipetu-Ijesha and Ijebu-Jesa, Adeleke declared that victory was at hand and pressed the people to expand mobilisation for continuity.
“Your security is assured. Your safety is guaranteed. Mobilise your relatives and friends. Vote for good governance and more dividends of democracy.
“Ijesa people, Osun people cannot be scared. We are people of courage. Vote and defend your votes”, the governor told his supporters at both Ipetu-Ijesha and Ijebu-Jesa.
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
Contact: [email protected]