Politics
2023: Group favours Asadu for Reps, says he is a better candidate than Vita Abba
…Vita Abba’s sudden opposition against Asadu too sudden, too late – NDM
The Nsukka Democratic Movement (NDM) has thrown its support behind Dr. Pat Asadu to pick the Peoples Democratic Party’s ticket for the House of Representatives, Nsukka/Igboeze-South federal Constituency in the forthcoming 2023 general elections.
The Group made their stand known while reviewing the political mood in Nsukka-Igboeze South federal Constituency; reality on ground and best approach to ensure rapid development of the Constituency.
The Group leader, Onyebuchi Igboke in an exclusive media interaction, elucidated the position of Nsukka Democratic Movement (NDM) on who becomes the flag bearer of PDP and by Extension, the best Choice available for the people amongst the over Eight Aspirants who bought Expression of interest form in PDP and other political parties.
Igboke further reminded the people of Nsukka that four years ago, he was at the fore front of engaging the incumbent house of representatives Member, Dr. Part Asadu under Nsukka/Igboeze Rescue Movement on the bases of performances, accessibility, and attraction of developmental projects to the Nsukka and Igboeze-South.
Background:
Previously, I was one of those stakeholders who insisted that Right Hon. Pat Asadu will not return to the House of Representatives in his Fourth Tenure.
Then the arguments were on performance, bills and motions moved, accessibility, Constituency engagement and projects attracted.
We never said he should not go back to House of Representatives based on Zoning or he is not from Nsukka.I t remains his fundamental and Constitutional right to contest,likewise every other aspirants from both Nsukka and Igboeze South respectively.
The questions and bases of our resistance for his 4th Bid in 2019 were solely on the following:
1. “The number of verifiable Bills and motions sponsored by him since 11years of his representation at the National Assembly, if any”.
2. “Number of constituency projects attracted since 11years, if any”.
3. “Number of constituency town hall meetings and engagements, if any”.
4. “Finally to give the reasons why he is seeking for 4th term bid.”
Look at those positions, none said anything about “Turn of Nsukka” or zoning.
Results of his 4th term is highly commendable and everyone interested in knowing can attest to it.
Since Engaging Right Hon Pat Asadu, we have seen transformation of our Constituency. We believe that the engagement we had with him in 2019 election has energized him to attract more developmental projects.
Within this last three years, Hon. Pat Asadu attracted construction of the following projects:
1. Nru. road
2. Agbamere road
3. Ibagwa inner city road
4. Igbo Ano to Orba Road
5. Umugbabe OVOKO to Uhunowerre
6. Edem Road
7. Nguru Road
8. Iheaka to Ovoko-Agu Road
9. Itchi Uwani – Nkalagu Road
10. Itchi Uwenu to Nkalagu Road
The number NO 9 & 10 are still at the early stages of construction.
ALSO, the following roads are marked to start in the next phase:
1- Opi Road
2. Okpaligbo Road
3. Barracks to Agu Echara Road
4. Iheakpu Road
5. Iheaka Road.
He is first Representative to attract asphalt roads since the history of Nsukka/Igboeze South
It is important to note that this is exactly how Senator Ike Ekweremadu And Right Honorable Toby Okechukwu transformed Greater Awgu.
You need to visit Aninri LGA, Awgu LGA and Oji River; there you see rapid transformation from what it used to be.
If Pat Asadu can attract all these projects last three years, which we believe were as a result understanding the politics of Nigeria National Assembly; then why can’t we support him to do more and equally stand high chances of getting principal position.
Expectations from Dr. Pat Asadu
“We expect that Right Hon Pat Asadu 5th term bid will enable him to attract more developmental projects for both Nsukka and Igboeze-South people”.
“We also expect that our people will give him the necessary support and return him back to National Assembly”.
Questions for Engr. Pat Asadu and Others:
Why Did Engr Vitalis Abba suddenly Change?
Can Engr. Vita Abba explain the difference between 4th Term and 5th Term?
“How can Vita Abba who was campaign DG of Right Hon Pat Asadu for his 4th term suddenly turn around and want Entire Nsukka people resist the 5th term?”
In case you forgot, Engr. Vitalis and others never realized that Dr.Pat Asadu was from Igboeze South when he backed him for 4th term! What really is Vita Abba’s interest?
Engr. Vita Abba never realized that Nsukka was marginalized when he was busy backing him as Campaign Director.
However, we advise that no Nsukka person should allow himself to be used as the instrument of anti Democratic, blackmail and selfish political interest in the forthcoming election. Nsukka is known for love and brotherliness
Nsukka Democratic Movement believe that performance, effective representation and attraction of basic social amenities should dominant Nepotism, tribalism and selfish interest of few in 2023.
There is no guarantee that Nsukka man if elected will underperform or out performance Dr.Pat Asadu; and you don’t change your best player in other to favor a novice, someone not tested in the football match.
Legislative Exploits of Hon.Pat Asadu is the unrelenting focus on the development of human capital and infrastructure.
In his unwavering commitment to development, Hon. PATRICK ASADU’s legislative activities have been focused on strengthening legislative framework for development of human capital and infrastructure. This is well reflected in his membership of some of the most important legislative committees for thedevelopment of human capital and infrastructure. His legislative activities have culminated in the following bills/laws and motions:
Bills
A BILL FOR AN ACT TO AMEND THE RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ACT, CAP. R9, LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE LOWER ANAMBRA AND UPPER NIGER RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES AND LIST THEM IN THE FIRST SCHEDULE TO THE ACT; AND FOR OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO (HB 350) gone through second reading and sent to the relevant committee…..vote and proceedings Thurs 25th Feb 2016.
A BILL FOR AN ACT TO REPEAL THE NIGERIAN PORTS AUTHORITY ACT, CAP. N126 LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004 AND TO ESTABLISH THE NIGERIAN PORTS AND HARBOURS AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE FOR OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF PORTS AND HARBOURS AND FOR OTHER RELATED MATTERS (HB 855) gone through second reading and sent to the relevant committee…….. votes and proceedings Thursday 15th Dec 2016.
A BILL FOR AN ACT TO REPEAL THE NATIONAL INLAND WATERWAYS AUTHORITY ACT, CAP. N47, LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004 AND RE-ENACT THE NATIONAL INLAND WATERWAYS AUTHORITY ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE MAINTENANCE, REGULATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATIONAL INLAND WATERWAYS AND TO PROMOTE PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATIONAL INLAND WATERWAYS. (HB 854) gone through second reading and sent to the relevant committee…….votes and proceedings Tuesday 28th Feb 2017.
A BILL FOR AN ACT TO AMEND THE COUNCIL FOR THE REGULATION OF FREIGHT FORWARDING IN NIGERIA ACT, CAP. C54, LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004 AND FOR RELATED MATTERS (HB 920) gone through second reading and sent to the relevant committee…….votes and proceedings Wednesday 1st March 2017.
A BILL FOR AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE FORENSIC DNA DATABASE IN NIGERIA CHARGED WITH THE RESPONSILITY FOR THE COLLECTION OF DNA SAMPLES, MAKING FORENSIC DNA ANALYSIS, USING DNA PROFILES AND INFORMATION TARGETED AT ADDRESSING DOUBTS IN CRIMINAL AND DNA RELATED ISSUES AND FOR OTHER RELATED MATTERS (HB 856) ) gone through second reading and sent to the relevant committee……..votes and proceedings Tuesday 4thApril 2017.
A BILL FOR AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF RADIOLOGY AND RADIATION MEDICINE TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTROL AND PRACTICE OF THE PROFESSION OF RADIOLOGY, RADIATION MEDICINE, NUCLEAR MEDICINE, RADIOTHERAPY, RADIOGRAPHY, MEDICAL PHYSICS AND TECHNOLOGY AND FOR OTHER RELATED MATTERS (HB 924) gone through second reading and sent to the relevant committee…..votes and proceedings Wednesday. 29th March 2017..
A BILL FOR AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE FEDERAL COLLEGE OF DENTAL TECHNOLOGY AND THERAPY TO PROVIDE FOR COURSES LEADING TO THE AWARD OF DEGREES, DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES IN DENTAL TECHNOLOGY, DENTAL THERAPY AND FOR OTHER RELATED MATTERS (HB. 1018) outstanding bill from the preceding Assembly reconsidered and passed into law…votes and proceedings Wednesday 7th June 2017.
A BILL FOR AN ACT TO AMEND THE UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA ACT, CAP. U11 LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004 TO SPECIFY THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION FOR THE CHAIRMAN OF THE GOVERNING COUNCIL, OWNERSHIP OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND TO PROVIDE FOR PRE-ACTION NOTICE TO THE UNIVERSITY AUTHORITY AND FOR OTHER RELATED MATTERS (HB 1108) gone through second reading and sent to the relevant committee….. votes and proceedings Tuesday. 31st October. 2017.
A BILL FOR AN ACT TO ESTABLISH FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY ENUGU AND TO MAKE COMPREHENSIVE PROVISIONS FOR ITS DUE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION AND FOR OTHER RELATED MATTERS (HB 1054) gone through second reading and sent to the relevant committee……..votes and proceedings Tue 6th Feb 2018.
Motions
1. SECONDED AN AMENDMENT TO “URGE THE SURVEYOR GENERAL OF THE FEDERATION TO ENSURE THAT THE TRIPARTITE BOUNDARY OF ENUGU-KOGI-ANAMBRA POINT TO BE DILATED AND MADE KNOWN” IN A MOTION ON THE PERENNIAL WAR BETWEEN ENUGU – OTU AND EZIAGULU –OTU IN ANAMBRA STATE AND ODEKE /ECHOHON COMMUNITIES IN IBAJI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KOGI STATE…votes and proceedings Thursday 6th August 2015.
2. PROPOSED AN AMENDMENT TO “MANDATE THE COMMITTEES ON APPROPRIATIONS, POLICE AFFAIRS AND LEGISLATIVE COMPLIANCE TO INVESTIGATE THE STATUS OF THE N8BILLION APPROPRIATED FOR POLICE RECRUITMENT IN THE 2014 APPROPRIATION ACT; WHICH FUNDS WERE SOURCED BY DEDUCTING N8BILLION FROM THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BUDGET AND REPORT BACK TO THE HOUSE WITHIN ONE MONTH’’ IN A MOTION ON URGENT NEED FOR RECRUITMENT OF MORE PERSONNEL, IMPROVEMENT OF POLICE WELFARE AND BRIDGING OF THE WIDE GAP IN POLICING IN THE COUNTRY….votes and proceedings Tuesday 11th August 2015.
3. NON – IMPLEMENTATION OF CAPITAL PROJECTS AS CONTAINED IN THE 2015 APPROPRIATION ACT; FGN BUDGET AND SERIAL BREACH OF THE FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT BY THE FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND THREATS TO MY EFFECTIVE REPRESENTATION OF MY CONSTITUENTS. ……..votes and proceedings of Thursday 13th August 2015.
4. URGENT NEED FOR THE HOUSE TO INTERVENE IMMEDIATELY ON BEHALF OF INNOCENT CANDIDATES WHO PASSED BOTH JAMB AND POST-UME EXAMINATIONS INTO THE UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN BUT ARE REFUSED ADMISSION WITH 2015/2016 NECO RESULTS AND SUNDRY NEW UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS……votes and proceedings of Thursday 19thNovember 2015.
5. NEED TO CURB THE RISING CRISES OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING FROM NIGERIA AND OTHER SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN COUNTRIES TO ITALY AND OTHER COUNTRIES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION…….votes and proceedings of Thursday 15th December. 2016
6. NEED TO INVESTIGATE THE RISING INCIDENTS OF NON-QUALIFIED HEALTH PERSONNEL OFFERING THE MUCH NEEDED HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO UNSUSPECTING NIGERIANS AND ITS DISASTROUS CONSEQUENCES ……..votes and proceedings of Thursday 30th March 2017
7. THE TRAGIC AND DEVASTATING THUNDERSTORMS THAT DESTROYED SCHOOLS, CHURCHES AND OTHER INFRASTRUCTURES IN UHUNOWERRE COMMUNITY OF IGBO-EZE SOUTH LGA OF ENUGU STATE AND THE URGENT NEED FOR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION TO REDUCE ACUTE HUMAN SUFFERING THEREIN…..votes and proceedings of Wednesday 7th March 2018
His Strides Infrastructure Provision and Community Development: leveraging per excellence.
Though his main responsibilities are on law-making, Hon. PATRICK ASADUhas however significantly leveraged his goodwill and relationship with executive institutions to pull in infrastructure and community development projects to his constituency. For want of space, only a few of these projects have been included in this piece.
1) Establishment of Health Centres in Nru, Unadu etc.
2) Brand new School blocks in AgbamereUmabor, Ibagwa Aka, Lejja and OhaguOvoko
3) School Rehabilitation in Edem Ani, Ibagwa Aka,
4) E- Library and Centre for Freight Forwarding & Supply Chain Mgt inside UNN
5) Open University study centeratOpi
6) Boreholes in Isiakpu, EburuMmiri, Obukpa, Ovoko, etc.
7) Drugs supply worth millions of naira provided to Edem Ani, OpiAjuonaOvoko and Obukpa Health Centers
8 )ObuNsukka project development
9 ) Erosion control works at Ovoko, OnuiyiNsukka, ItchiAguetc
10) Transformers, School furniture and essentials supplies to elders, widows and many across the constituency.
11) Cars, tricycles (KEKE-NAPEP)& hundreds of motorcycles donated to the people of the constituency.
12) Regular free Medical and Surgical Treatments to several constituents
13) Regular Trainings with free Start-up Capital given to people of the constituency.
14) Countless Solar-powered streetlights provided across almost all 36 Wards of the constituency.
15) Road Projects completedinclude: Iheaka to Uhunowere with erosion control works; AjuonaOvoko and Godfrey Okoye University, etc
16) Regular Widowhood support initiatives across the constituency
17) Supports to Prison inmates
18) Federal Employments influenced to the benefit of people of the constituency
19) Scholarship for study within and outside the country provided to several constituents
20) Sponsorship of Football Tournaments over the years
21) Talent Hunts shows organized on a regular basis.
22) Annual Christmas Parties for Constituents
23) Business capitals to given to Constituents tom commence new business ventures or expand existing ones.
24) Financial support for buildings and Support to Christian and Muslims Bodies
25) Sponsoring US Cultural exchange to take select people of the constituency to USA
27) Effective Representation& Chairing Key committee, and many more.
He now a regular media guest to National media outfits in sharing views and opinion on issues of public importance. Reward for good work remains more work!
The Ward Executive Committee of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Ward 9, comprising Amoli, Ogugu, Owelli and Ugbo in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, has reaffirmed the indefinite suspension of Mr SKC Ogbonnia from the party.
The Ward said the suspension took effect on May 18, 2026, following the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings conducted in accordance with the party’s constitution.
In a statement dated August 5, 2026, the Ward Executive Committee clarified that the suspension was not a recent decision and remains valid and binding until it is reviewed or lifted by the appropriate organs of the party.
According to the committee, the disciplinary action followed the report of a duly constituted Ward Disciplinary Committee set up to investigate petitions and complaints alleging anti-party activities, gross misconduct, acts of sabotage and conduct considered prejudicial to the interests of the NDC.
The Ward Chairman, Hon. Chief Chukwunta Chibuike Fabian, said the committee observed the principles of fair hearing and due process by issuing several invitations to Ogbonnia and giving him opportunities to appear and respond to the allegations against him.
However, the committee alleged that Ogbonnia failed and refused to honour the invitations or participate in the disciplinary proceedings.
According to the Ward, his alleged refusal to appear compelled the disciplinary committee to conclude its assignment based on the evidence before it.
The report was subsequently adopted unanimously by the Ward Executive Committee, which resolved that Ogbonnia be suspended indefinitely from the NDC with effect from May 18, 2026.
The party said the allegations against him included persistent anti-party activities, gross misconduct, disloyalty, attempts to undermine the party’s leadership, programmes and electoral interests, conduct capable of bringing the party into public disrepute, and disregard for the party’s constitution and lawful directives.
The Ward Executive Committee also claimed that its internal verification showed that Ogbonnia was not recognised as a registered member of the NDC in Ward 9.
The committee questioned the basis of his alleged association with the party and expressed concern over his possession of the Ward’s account number.
According to the Ward, it did not authorise or disclose its account details to Ogbonnia and called on him to explain how he allegedly obtained the information.
The committee further stated that, throughout the period of his suspension, Ogbonnia is prohibited from attending or participating in meetings, programmes, activities or decision-making processes of the NDC.
It also warned that he must not present himself publicly as a member, official or representative of the party unless and until the suspension is reviewed or lifted by the appropriate party authorities.
The Ward Executive Committee said the disciplinary action was necessary to protect the integrity, discipline, unity, constitutional order and credibility of the NDC.
It reaffirmed its commitment to accountability, internal democracy and what it described as zero tolerance for conduct detrimental to the collective interests of the party.
The statement was signed by Hon. Chief Chukwunta Chibuike Fabian, Ward Chairman, NDC Ward 9, Awgu Local Government Area, Enugu State.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly frozen a bank account belonging to the Osun State Government, just 10 days before the state’s governorship election, heightening political tension ahead of the August 15 poll.
Documents obtained by Vanguard indicate that the account, domiciled with First Bank and reportedly used for the payment of workers’ salaries, has been placed on “Post No Debit” status by the anti-graft agency.
The development came barely hours after Governor Ademola Adeleke raised the alarm over an alleged plot by the EFCC to freeze the state government’s accounts and those of key government officials.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, the governor described the reported move as a deliberate attempt to cripple the operations of his administration ahead of the governorship election.
Adeleke argued that there was no legal basis for the action, insisting that the EFCC lacked the statutory authority to freeze the accounts of a state government.
A source close to the governor, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to comment publicly, confirmed that the restriction had already taken effect.
“I can confirm that the state government account has been frozen by the EFCC. It is no longer an allegation. The governor will address the press shortly to update the public on the situation,” the source said.
As of the time of filing this report, the EFCC had yet to issue an official statement confirming or explaining the reported action. The reason for the account restriction also remained unclear.
The reported account freeze is expected to heighten political tensions in Osun as political parties intensify their campaigns ahead of the August 15 governorship election.
The documents, which were displayed at INEC offices across the country in line with the Electoral Act 2026, are yet to be uploaded to the commission’s website as of the time of filing this report.
The process allows members of the public and eligible persons to scrutinise the information submitted by candidates.
The publication was carried out in compliance with Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act 2026, which requires INEC to display the personal particulars and supporting documents submitted by candidates.
Full list of presidential candidates
Bola Tinubu – All Progressives Congress (APC)
Atiku Abubakar – African Democratic Congress (ADC)
Peter Obi – Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)
Senator Sandy Onor – Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
Omoyele Sowore – African Action Congress (AAC)
Donald Duke – Peoples Redemption Party (PRP)
Okwori Ada Elizabeth Frederick – National Democratic Party (NDP)
Chukwu Anita Zugwai – Young Progressives Party (YPP)
Rufai Adekunle Omoaje – Action Alliance (AA)
Adenuga Sunday – Boot Party
Memeh Samuel – Democratic Liberty Alliance (DLA)
Nwanyanwu Daniel Danerechukwu – Zenith Labour Party (ZLP)
Okereke Sunday Chibuzor – Labour Party (LP)
Okereke Iken Esther – National Rescue Movement (NRM)
Abbas-Bin Aliyu – Action Democratic Party (ADP)
Dikwa Suleiman Mohammed – New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)
Adebayo Adewole Ebenezer – Social Democratic Party (SDP)
Seyi Makinde – Allied Peoples Movement (APM)
Yusuf Kabiru – Action Peoples Party (APP)
Vice-presidential candidatesNigeria election countdown
Kashim Shettima (APC)
Rotimi Amaechi (ADC)
Rabiu Kwankwaso (NDC)
Shehu Hussaini (AA)
Egbeola Olawale Mertins (YPP)
Ike Chinazam (ADP)
Mustapha Usman Turaki (Boot Party)
Balogun Alex (DLA)
Chikwuemeka Uchenna Anthony (NDP)
Magashi Haruna Garba (AAC)
Umaru Babangida (PDP)
Konto Hajja Bintu (LP)
Hassan Khalid (ZLP)
Samuel Magdalene Gali (NRM)
Abubakar Isah (NNPP)
Buba Musa (PRP)
Bugaje Usman Mohammed (SDP)
Ibrahim Adamu Bala (APM)
Ofordile Peace Egobia (APP)
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Campaign Council for the Osun State governorship election and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has charged members of the council to focus on securing victory for the party, stressing that every other matter can wait until after the election.
Uzodinma gave the charge on Monday at a meeting of the campaign council held at the Kano State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja.
He described the campaign as a serious assignment, urging members not to treat it as an occasion for celebration or social activities.
According to him, the primary objective of the campaign council is to mobilise support and deliver victory for the APC in the August 15 Osun governorship election.
Uzodinma said the meeting was a working session and urged members to contribute meaningfully to the campaign.
“We have directed all the subcommittees to meet immediately and submit their ideas and proposals before Thursday. Every member of this council belongs to a subcommittee and has a role to play in ensuring our success in the August 15 governorship election,” he said.
He added that the purpose of the meeting was to formally mandate the subcommittees to reconvene and develop practical ideas and strategies that would strengthen the party’s campaign.
The governor directed chairmen of the various subcommittees to submit their resolutions and proposals to the council’s National Secretary, assuring them that the Central Working Committee would provide the necessary support to execute their assignments.
“I therefore urge all the chairmen of all the subcommittees to submit to the National Secretary of this committee all their resolutions and proposals that will enable them to work, and where they think the Central Working Committee will help them to actualise their mission,” Uzodinma said.
The APC campaign council chairman reiterated that the party had a single objective ahead of the election.
“We have only one mission, to win the election. Everything can come after the elections,” he declared.
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has warned President Bola Tinubu against allowing the alleged manipulation of the August 15 governorship election in the state, cautioning that any attempt to subvert the will of the people could trigger a political crisis reminiscent of the violence that followed the disputed 1983 elections.
Adeleke issued the warning on Monday while addressing thousands of supporters at Orita-Sabo in Olorunda Local Government Area during a campaign rally ahead of the governorship poll.
The governor accused leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun of allegedly sponsoring political violence and intimidation, urging President Tinubu to call party leaders and security agencies to order.
“Mr President, I want you to take note of my words. I am the Chief Security Officer of Osun. You are a Yoruba man and Osun is Yorubaland, yet your party chieftains are perpetrating political violence while you look the other way,” Adeleke said.
Calling for a peaceful and credible election, the governor said his administration was only demanding a transparent electoral process.
“Mr President, all we demand is a free and fair election. If anybody tries to do otherwise, the political crisis of 1983, when some people tried to rig Michael Ajasin in Ondo State out of power, may repeat itself again,” he warned.
Adeleke also alleged that security agencies, particularly the police, were being used to harass political opponents, urging the President to uphold the democratic principles he once championed.
“Mr President, call your people to order. Call the police chiefs to order. I am the governor here, not any other person. Accord has already endorsed you as its presidential candidate, so why are we suffering again?
“You fought for democracy in Nigeria and you must not allow your people to destroy it. Wake up to your responsibility, Mr President. Stop the shenanigans going on in Osun,” he said.
The governor maintained that protecting the integrity of the election was essential to preserving peace and democratic stability in the state.
Earlier, the Director-General of the Imole Campaign Council, Senator Lere Oyewumi, urged residents of Osun to turn out in large numbers on election day and vote for Adeleke’s re-election.
Oyewumi said the governor’s performance had earned him another term, urging eligible voters not only to cast their ballots but also to remain vigilant in protecting their votes.
“The good work of Governor Adeleke is enough reason for the people to return him to office. We urge all eligible voters to come out en masse, vote and protect their votes,” he said.
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