Governor Ademola Adeleke has alleged attempts to intimidate voters and manipulate the ongoing Osun State governorship election while expressing confidence that the process will remain peaceful.
Adeleke spoke after casting his vote at his polling unit in Ede, where he said voting had been smooth and expressed hope that the process would remain peaceful across the state.
However, the governor raised concerns over alleged attempts to disrupt the election and influence voters.
Adeleke accused a police officer of carrying out what he described as a “hatchet job” aimed at scaring voters away from polling units.
He called on the Inspector-General of Police to redeploy the officer, saying the alleged conduct could undermine the credibility of the election.
The governor also alleged that fake ballot papers were in circulation and claimed that police personnel were harassing voters in Modakeke.
He urged electoral officials and security agencies to ensure that the collation and declaration of results followed due process from the polling unit through the ward and local government levels.
Despite the allegations, Adeleke expressed confidence in his chances of victory, saying, “God is on my side.”
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