The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the just concluded Osun State governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory.
In a speech delivered in Osogbo on Saturday to APC leaders, members and supporters, Oyebamiji urged Governor Adeleke to protect the lives and property of all residents as the state moves beyond the election.
He said he congratulated the governor “in the spirit of democracy” after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the election result.
He called on the governor to do his constitutional duty and protect the people, especially at this crucial period after the elections.
He called for an investigation into the deaths of former Irewole Local Government chairman, Remi Abass; APC chairman in Atakumosa Local Government Area, Gbenga Ogbara; Mr. Dele Ayegbo, nephew of Wole Oke and Director-General of his 2026 Governorship Campaign Council; and over 35 other victims, and a halt to violence, harassment and intimidation allegedly targeting members and supporters of his party.
The police must investigate the killings thoroughly and ensure those responsible are brought to justice, he said.
The former APC candidate who expressed condolences to the families of those who lost their lives to political violence said: “The senseless killings, harassment and intimidation of members and supporters of our party must therefore stop forthwith.”
He added that attacks on innocent citizens and their businesses “must not be allowed to continue.” “I am concerned about attacks on small and medium-sized businesses based on the perceived political affiliations or non-allegiance of their owners to the Accord Party,” he said.
He said security and conducive environment for businesses are key to Osun’s economic growth, investment and employment prospects.
He called on his supporters not to be discouraged, but to maintain their faith in democracy and in the institutions put in place to protect democratic rights.
“We must close our ranks, strengthen our structures and work tirelessly to ensure that Mr. President and all our candidates win without any controversy in Osun State,” he said.
He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former governor Bisi Akande and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola for their support for his campaign and repositioning of the APC in the state.
