As the campaign for the governorship election in Osun State intensifies, several prominent figures from the All Progressives Congress (APC) have rallied support for their candidate, Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, urging citizens to reject the current governor, Ademola Adeleke. Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, Minister of Works David Umahi, and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola voiced their support during the inauguration of significant infrastructure projects in Osogbo.
Okpebholo, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the event, emphasized Oyebamiji’s capacity for effective governance and indicated that his election would align the state’s development efforts with national priorities. Umahi echoed these sentiments, referring to Oyebamiji as a pivotal ally for the APC’s initiatives in infrastructure and economic growth.
Amid the political fervor, Major General Auwalu Mahmuda, General Officer Commanding the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, has instructed troops assigned to election security to maintain professionalism and neutrality, highlighting the importance of adherence to military codes during the electoral process.
Concerns regarding police impartiality have emerged, notably following the reported arrests of leaders from the Accord Party, allegedly ordered by the state Police Commissioner. Critics, including spokespeople from Governor Adeleke’s camp, have called for immediate intervention from the Inspector-General of Police to ensure fair treatment of all political groups during the campaign.
Governor Adeleke has urged voters to protect their democratic rights in the upcoming election, asserting that their will should not be compromised. He recently held rallies designed to energize his supporters and reaffirmed his commitment to representing the constituents’ interests.
As the election day approaches, the tensions between the APC and the incumbent government continue to escalate, overshadowed by allegations of police partisanship and the urgency for a fair electoral process.
