Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Saturday voiced confidence in his chances of winning the ongoing governorship election, while expressing optimism that the exercise would be conducted peacefully across the state.
The governor spoke after casting his ballot at Polling Unit 9, Ward 2, Sagba Agbogunde, in Ede North Local Government Area.
Adeleke arrived at the polling unit at about 8:32 a.m. alongside a crowd of supporters. He completed the accreditation process around 8:35 a.m. before voting.
Addressing journalists after voting, the governor said he was confident of securing another term in office.
He called on eligible voters across Osun to turn out in large numbers to participate in the election and ensure their votes count by staying engaged throughout the process.
Adeleke noted that the governorship poll presents residents of the state with the opportunity to decide who will lead Osun over the next four years.
The governor also appealed to the electorate to conduct themselves peacefully and comply with all electoral regulations during voting and collation.
He further encouraged voters to remain at their polling units and observe proceedings in line with the guidelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Adeleke expressed optimism that the election would be peaceful, credible and reflective of the will of the people.
