Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has said he is not intimidated by the backing of the Federal Government and some state governors for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Munirudeen Oyebamiji, ahead of Saturday’s election.
Adeleke, who is seeking re-election on the platform of the Accord Party, said the support would not determine the outcome of the August 15 poll.
He spoke on Tuesday during an Arise News town hall meeting in Osogbo featuring the leading candidates in the election.
Responding to questions about governors campaigning for Oyebamiji, Adeleke described himself as a “bulldozer”, insisting that he was not afraid of what he called federal might.
“I am a bulldozer. I am not afraid of federal might and governors backing the APC candidate. If they like, they should bring all the governors,” he said.
The governor said he maintained cordial relationships with some of the governors supporting his opponent, but insisted that their presence in Osun would not automatically translate into votes for the APC candidate.
“Those governors are my friends. I am a civilised administrator. They won’t vote; they can only come and dance, and after the election, we will meet,” Adeleke said.
Adeleke Denies Militarising Osun
The governor also rejected allegations that his administration had militarised the state, saying he did not have the authority to deploy the armed forces.
“I did not militarise Osun. I have no such capacity. I am not the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces,” he said.
The town hall brought together Adeleke, APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji and ADC candidate Najeem Salaam, who presented their positions on major issues ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.
Adeleke remains confident of his chances as he seeks another four-year term as governor of Osun State.
Source: Arise News Town Hall.
