Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has described the large turnout of voters in Ikire, his hometown, as a sign that residents were not intimidated during Saturday’s governorship election.
Oyebamiji made the remarks after casting his vote at Open Space Gantry, Sawmill, Ward 009, Polling Unit 011, in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area.
Speaking shortly after voting, the APC candidate commended the presence of voters, electoral officials and security personnel at the polling unit, saying the development indicated that the exercise was progressing smoothly.
“INEC are here, the voters are here, security operatives are here; I want to commend the large turnout of voters in Ikire. It shows that people are not intimidated, and generally, things are going on fine across the state,” he said.
Oyebamiji, however, urged security agencies to remain proactive amid concerns about possible violence in Ikire later in the day.
“I want to admonish the police and other security operatives to be proactive to ensure security for our people and all the voters, and I believe the election would be credible,” he said.
Reacting to reports that a politician was allegedly arrested with election materials, Oyebamiji said he expected the police to take appropriate action.
“On the politician that was arrested with voters’ machinery, I want to be sure that the police would do their job,” Oyebamiji said.
The APC candidate also expressed confidence in his chances of winning the election.
“I am confident that I’d win this election at the end of the day,” he said.
News Credit to our media partner Daily Trust .
