By Shina Abubakar
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has disclosed that the opposition party is jittery that the Accord party party in the State is waxing stronger despite the defection of some lawmakers.
The Governor who spoke at the inauguration of 10,000 votes canvassers for his re-election in Ijebu-Jesa , Oriade local government headquarters on Wednesday, stated that the opposition influence in the area has been obliterated.
Although, the event suffered set back has the podium in which the Governor, his deputy, Senator Lere Oyewumi sat collapsed due o over crowding, Senator Adeleke later moved to another podium where he addressed the canvassers and supporters.
A statement issued by his spokesperson Olawale Rasheed, stated that Governor Adeleke tasked the people to sustain the momentum till 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 Ijesa North Federal Constituency Accord Candidate noted that the event was put together not only to Inaugurate the 10,000 canvassers but to also show the full love and support of Ijesa people for Governor Ademola Adeleke.
He added that the people of Ijesa North Federal Constituency are aware that his own victory and the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke is the only way to liberate 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”.
