•Asks Adeleke To Caution Supporters Against Violence
The All Progressives Congress candidate for the August 15 Osun State governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, has called for peace among political actors in the state, saying the party is still reviewing the outcome of the election.
Oyebamiji, who addressed journalists after meeting President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Villa on Friday, said the President’s advice to him was to approach the situation with a peaceful mindset.
“I met with the President, and what he said was that the most important thing is to run every election with a peaceful mind,” he said.
He added that Nigerians must understand that government is about the people, and for that reason, peace must be prioritised.
“It is important for us Nigerians to know that government is about the people, and because of that, it is important that we should be peaceful. I want to appeal to our people in Osun that they need to be peaceful,” Oyebamiji said.
The APC candidate disclosed that the party is still examining the books regarding the election, and will make its position known to the public in due course.
Oyebamiji also urged Governor Ademola Adeleke, who won the poll, to call his supporters to order and prevent violence.
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“I want to advise the governor that it is important too for him to talk to his people. Violence against our people is not good. He needs to talk to them so that every one of us can be on the same page,” he said.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
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