Governor Ademola Adeleke has affirmed that the local government election scheduled for Saturday is holding unfailingly.
The governor stated this while receiving members of a civil society coalition who are in the state to monitor the local government elections.
According to the Governor, Osun voters are prepared to exercise their voting rights on Saturday just 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 a 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 the controversy over the election, the Governor asserted that democracy is governed by the rule of law and that nobody can 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”.
He added that the outcome of the election would fast-track development at the grassroots.
Radio Nigeria/ Naomi Akinkunle
