National Assembly candidates of the Accord Party in Ogun State have condemned reported violence, intimidation and political thuggery ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election while declaring support for Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election bid.
The candidates also warned political actors against attempting to transfer what they described as political violence and brigandage from Osun to Ogun State.
The position was contained in a communiqué issued after a meeting with the Accord Party Chairman in Ogun State, Oke Rotimi Michael.
The candidates included Ogun Central Senatorial candidate Ajetunmobi Lateef Abiola; Ogun East candidate Qudus Oluwaseun; Ogun West candidate Salaudeen Fatai; Remo Federal Constituency candidate Abidogun Damilare Moses; Ado-Odo/Ota candidate Afolabi Oladiran Jonathan; and Abeokuta South candidate Dasaolu Babatunde.
In the communiqué signed by Fatai, the candidates expressed solidarity with the people of Osun and urged them to remain peaceful while exercising their democratic rights.
They also called on INEC, the police, DSS, NSCDC and other security agencies to remain impartial and professional during the election.
The candidates said security agencies should take proactive steps to protect voters and candidates and prosecute those responsible for electoral violence.
“We strongly condemn the violence, intimidation and political thuggery in Osun State and express our solidarity with the people of Osun,” they said.
They added, “We also warn against any attempt to import the violence and political brigandage witnessed in Osun into Ogun State. Ogun will not be intimidated or bullied.”
The candidates reaffirmed their support for Adeleke’s second-term bid and urged Osun voters to protect their democratic rights through the ballot.
“We call on the people of Osun to remain peaceful and resolute, protect their democratic rights and vote accordingly for the re-election of Governor Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke,” they said.
They further urged INEC and security agencies to ensure a free, fair, transparent and credible election.
The candidates said sponsors and perpetrators of political violence should be held accountable regardless of political affiliation.
“The Accord Party remains committed to peaceful, credible, transparent and violence-free elections. We call on all political actors to respect the rule of law and allow the will of the people to prevail,” they declared.
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