#OsunDecides2026: Ede octogenarian backs Adeleke

An octogenarian voter in Ede, Bisi Alaraoye, on Saturday expressed confidence that Governor Ademola Adeleke would win the ongoing governorship election in Osun, saying voters remained supportive.

Alaraoye, 85, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at Sagba Agbogunde Ward 2 Unit 9, said Adeleke’s performance in office had earned him widespread support among residents.

She urged the electorate, especially elderly voters, to come out en masse and exercise their civic rights.

According to her, the governor has done well in caring for the elderly since his inauguration and deserves another term in office to continue supporting them.

“I also want the best for the state because if anything happens to me, those left behind may enjoy the dividends.

“I am confident the incumbent governor will emerge victorious,” she said, underscoring her confidence in Adeleke’s electoral prospects and hope for another term.

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She urged the electorate to behave themselves, remain peaceful, and ensure that their votes counted throughout the process, while respecting other voters and avoiding actions that could disrupt the exercise and peace.

The octogenarian also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for their efforts to ensure a smooth electoral process, urging them to sustain their efforts through voting and collation.

Alaraoye, however, called on the people of Osun to accept the outcome of the election and support whoever emerged as the winner, emphasising that peace should remain paramount in the state afterwards.(NAN)