#OsunDecides2026: Adeleke urges INEC, security agencies to protect votes during collation
August 15, 2026 6:01 pm
Gov Adeleke casts vote at his polling unit. Credit: Saheed Olugbon
Osun State Governor and Accord Party governorship candidate, Ademola Adeleke, has commended residents for turning out in large numbers for Saturday’s governorship election, urging security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission to remain vigilant as the collation of results begins.
Adeleke made the call in a statement on X on Saturday, stressing that the safety and protection of the people remained paramount.
“Against all odds, the people of Osun State have turned out in large numbers and are speaking with one voice. The safety and protection of our people is paramount,” he said.
The governor commended security agencies deployed for the election and urged them to remain vigilant as results move from polling units to wards and local government areas for collation.
“I commend the security agencies deployed for this election and urge them to remain vigilant as we move into the collation of results; from polling units to wards to local government areas,” Adeleke said.
He also called on INEC to uphold the highest standards of integrity throughout the process.
“I also call on INEC to uphold the highest standards of integrity throughout this process,” he added.
Adeleke expressed confidence in the professionalism of the institutions involved in the electoral process, saying adequate security had been provided for the election.
“Democracy is at its strongest when we honour the wishes of our people and protect the sanctity of their votes,” he said.
The governor urged residents to remain peaceful, law-abiding and committed to the democratic process.
“To every Osun citizen: I urge you to remain peaceful, law-abiding, and committed to this democratic moment. Let the people’s will prevail,” Adeleke said.
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