Imo State Governor and Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodinma, has urged voters in Osun State to shun violence and intimidation ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.
Uzodinma made the appeal on Thursday while addressing supporters at the APC mega rally in the state, where he campaigned for the party’s candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, popularly known as AMBO.
The governor said the APC was committed to peaceful participation in the election and urged voters not to be drawn into activities capable of undermining the electoral process.
“APC is not known for violence; APC is not known for trouble. APC is a party built on ideology, with progressive minds as members,” Uzodinma said.
“Don’t join the ugly parties in causing violence, killings, trouble-shooting. We have come to convince you to vote for APC on Saturday,” he added.
Uzodinma called on residents to come out in large numbers to support Oyebamiji and his running mate, saying the APC governors were in the state to mobilise support for the party.
He said an APC victory would bring Osun into closer alignment with the federal government and other APC-controlled states.
“We are here to support the party, we are here to support you, we are here to encourage you to see reason why Osun should be taken to the national grid,” he said.
“Osun State must be taken to the national grid. We the 31 governors of APC are in Osun State to welcome the state into our fold, to convince you.”
The Imo governor further appealed to supporters of all political parties to maintain peace during the election, stressing the need to protect Nigeria’s democratic process.
“No violence, no intimidation, we must protect our democracy,” he said.
Uzodinma also urged voters to support President Bola Tinubu, arguing that an APC victory in Osun would contribute to the administration’s efforts to transform the country.
“So when you vote on Saturday, you’re voting for a new Nigeria,” he said.
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