APC Worried as Accord Gains Strength – Adeleke

By Shina Abubakar

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, said that the opposition is uneasy as the Accord party is gaining traction in the state, even after some lawmakers defected.

The governor spoke at the inauguration of 10,000 canvassers for his re‑election in Ijebu‑Jesa, Oriade local government headquarters, on Wednesday. He said that the opposition’s influence in the area has been erased.

During the event, the podium on which Governor Adeleke, his deputy and Senator Lere Oyewumi were seated collapsed due to overcrowding. The governor then moved to a different podium to address the canvassers and supporters.

A statement from his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, said that Governor Adeleke urged people to keep the momentum going until the August 15 governorship election.

He said, “Let me commend the good people of Ijesaland, my own people, for coming out massively today to show our enemies that they are fully with us.”

“This massive presence proves that Accord has become stronger despite the defection of some lawmakers.”

“I want to applaud Barrister Pelumi Olajengbesi for pulling a strong show under Accord leaders from Ijesaland. He is the David of this generation destined to defeat all Goliath in the opposition party.”

“No amount of violence can change the love of the people for Accord, let us come out on the day of election to vote massively. Our vote is our voice.”

In his address, Barrister Pelumi Olajengbesi, spokesperson of the Imole Campaign Council and Accord candidate for Ijesa North Federal Constituency, said the event was organized not only to inaugurate the 10,000 canvassers but also to demonstrate the full love and support of Ijesa people for Governor Ademola Adeleke.

He added that the people of Ijesa North Federal Constituency believe that his own victory and the re‑election of Governor Adeleke are the only ways to free Ijesa North from darkness and from the hand of its oppressor.

He said, “I want to thank you, your Excellency, for honouring us with your presence. This event is put together to officially inaugurate the 10,000 canvassers we have assembled for your re‑election but more importantly to show you that the people of Ijesaland love you dearly and are fully with you.”

“The people of Ijesa North are aware that my victory and your re‑election as Governor of this state is the only way to liberate Ijesa North from darkness and from the hand of its oppressor and we are solidly behind you.”

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