Osun PDP hails voters, condemns violence in LG ballot

The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has hailed the citizens for his or her resilience and dedication to democracy following Saturday’s native authorities elections.

The celebration secured all chairmanship and councillorship seats throughout the 30 native authorities areas of the state.

In a press release issued on Sunday, Osun PDP Chairman, Sunday Bisi, lauded voters for his or her unwavering willpower within the face of “useless provocation and harassment” from sure safety operatives allegedly working to disrupt the election.

“The peaceable conduct of the ballot is a testomony to the need of the Osun folks for democracy, regardless of the quite a few makes an attempt to intimidate and suppress them,” Bisi said.

“Earlier than and on Saturday, the need of our folks for democracy was vastly examined by anti-democratic parts. From biased opinions to illegal recommendation, the rights of Osun folks to elect those that administer their affairs on the grassroots got here below grave risk,” he added.

In line with Bisi, “All the pieces was put into stopping the election, albeit illegally. It was a difficult second harking back to the darkish period of the navy, and to our best delight, the Osun folks rose in asserting their rights to vote and be voted for.

“As a celebration, we’re very happy with the folks and honour them because the heroes of democracy.”

The PDP chairman additional recommended the citizens for resisting intimidation, declaring that their braveness had demonstrated to the world that “authoritarianism has no place in our land.”

Condemning Pre-Election Violence

Whereas applauding the voters, Bisi additionally condemned the violence that marred the times main as much as the election and referred to as on safety businesses to arrest one Ademoroti Adeboye, whom he alleged was liable for the killing of a voter in Ilesa East.

“We’re vastly alarmed that the APC thugs wrought violence on harmless voters, resulting in the loss of life of a barber in Ilesa East and accidents to many others throughout the state.

“What occurred in Ilesa East LG is reprehensible, and the assailants should not escape justice,” Bisi declared.