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As Governor Inaugurates Ile-Ife Flyover
- Safiu Kehinde
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has on Monday urged residents and electorate to shun violence before, during and after the August 15 governorship election.
He appealed to political parties and their supporters “to give peace a chance”, saying his administration was committed to peaceful coexistence and development.
Adeleke made the plea at the inauguration of the first Ile-Ife Flyover, cited at Lagere Junction, and the dualisation project of Mayfair Roundabout and Palace Junction Road in Ile-Ife.
The governor, in his address, said despite provocations from political opponents, his administration had deliberately avoided retaliatory actions to ensure peace and stability in the state.
He urged residents to reciprocate his administration’s commitment to peace by exercising their franchise peacefully and allowing their votes to determine the outcome of the election.
Adeleke also urged voters to remain vigilant, and monitor the distribution of electoral materials and the process from polling units to collation centres.
“Don’t fight them. Use your vote to speak. Be vigilant and monitor the electoral process. Our victory will be determined by the people and God,” He said.
The governor expressed optimism that the people would support his administration at the poll, assuring residents that more developmental projects would be delivered across the state.
Earlier, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, commended Adeleke for transforming Ile-Ife through the construction of the flyover and dualised road leading to the palace.
Ooni said that the projects were unprecedented in the ancient city, adding that Ile-Ife residents appreciated the governor’s commitment to the development of the town and Osun.
“I thanked the governor for this road and bridge which we have never seen before. The governor surprised us and uplifted Ile-Ife,” Oba Ogunwusi said.
The Ooni, who described himself as a father to all political interests, said public officials who performed well deserved commendation, irrespective of their political affiliation.
The traditional ruler prayed for divine blessings and success for Adeleke, while urging him to sustain his administration’s developmental initiatives in Ile-Ife and the state.
Also, the Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Joseph Toriola, commended Adeleke for paying attention to the town’s development, saying several requests presented by stakeholders had been addressed by the administration.
“We want more of you, Mr Governor. We want you to continue in office. Our people are ready to further show support for you,” the traditional ruler said.