Bola Oyebamiji, the All Progressives Congress candidate for governor of Osun State on August 15, has urged voters to avoid selling their votes in the upcoming election.
Oyebamiji stated that voters in the state should use their Permanent Voters Cards sensibly to elect him as governor rather than commercializing their vote.
At a meeting with the State’s Ansar-u-Deen Society members and leadership on Sunday, the APC candidate gave a speech in Osogbo.
The former Osun State Finance Commissioner, who stated that he would steer the state toward growth and development if elected governor, said that specifics of his plans were included in a document that would direct his actions as governor.
“The PVC is an instrument that confers right on each person to have a say in deciding who leads or preside over their affairs for a stipulated period. I am appealing to our people not to commercialise their PVC but use it wisely to vote for someone that has capacity and potential to lead appropriately.
“I am assuring you all that once you vote for me, we will immediately return the state to the path of growth and development. It is in our manifesto the way we will lead you and the state to enviable heights among comity of states in the federation.”
“I urged you as congregation, especially religious leaders to continue to pray for peace and talk to our people to allow peace reign before and after the election in the State, nobody should be killed for the sake election.”
“Our people, including politicians should please allow peace, so that our people can throng to the polling units to vote for the progress and development of Osun State.
Earlier, the Secretary, Ansar-u-Deen Society in Osun State, Hafiz Akande, described Oyebamiji as a listening leader, a devoted family man, and a practicing Muslim who operates with the deep fear of Allah.
“Let me state clearly that as a corporate body, ADS remains non-partisan. However, the Society will never rebuke, sideline, or abandon our own who show an active interest in governance. The Society fully recognizes the need to support our members who aspire to positions of authority.
“We firmly believe that authority is a sacred trust (Amanah) from Allah, and no one attains it except by His divine permission. Therefore, it is a noble pursuit for our members to strive for leadership with sincerity and competence for the ultimate benefit of the wider society,” Akande said.
On August 15, voters in Osun State will cast ballots to choose a governor. Ademola Adeleke, the current governor, is running for reelection on the Accord Party platform.
Oyebamiji’s heartfelt appeal serves as a powerful reminder to the voters of Osun to prioritize integrity and their future over temporary gains. Upholding the sanctity of the electoral process is essential for fostering genuine democracy and ensuring that leadership reflects the true will of the people.
Voters are encouraged to resist the temptation of vote-buying and to make informed decisions that will ultimately benefit the entire community. Only through unity and integrity can Osun move forward towards a brighter and more prosperous future.
