NON-indigenous residents from Southern states, Benue and Plateau living in Osun State have reaffirmed their support for the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke, while pledging commitment to peace, unity and inclusive development in the state.
The pledge was made at a town hall meeting held at the weekend in Ede.
The meeting was convened by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on non-indigenes from the South, Benue and Plateau States, Honourable Nworie Monday Michael.
The event began with a road show from ?ja Timi to the country home in Ede, where participants later converged for deliberations.
The gathering attracted unit coordinators, ward coordinators, local government coordinators, and representatives of Eze Ndigbo from across the state, alongside leaders of various non-indigenous communities residing in Osun.
Speaking at the meeting, Honourable Nworie urged participants to remain committed to peace and progress irrespective of ethnic background.
“I encourage all the attendees to go out and continue gaining more ambassadors for the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke and prepare for the big task ahead on August 15 for the re-election of our ever-performing Governor in your various units,” he said.
He also stressed the need to safeguard the electoral process.
“Casting your vote alone does not win an election in our country today. One must stand firm to protect one’s vote and deter anti-democratic agents from manipulating the process. I equally encourage you that if there are challenges anywhere, please reach out to me.”
Nworie further assured the communities of his continued support in addressing issues affecting non-indigenous residents and fostering stronger relations with government.
Also speaking, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Intergovernmental Affairs, Hon. Mustapha Adisa Akintegbe, provided voter education on the electoral process.
He urged eligible voters yet to collect their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, to do so, noting that active participation remains a key civic responsibility.
Akintegbe demonstrated the voting process and explained procedures for casting valid votes, while emphasising the importance of protecting ballots and ensuring proper counting.
