Gov Adeleke Holds Closed-Door Meeting With Security Chiefs In Osogbo, Calls For Peaceful Election
Governor Ademola Adeleke on Monday met with heads of security agencies in Osun state behind closed doors.
He has told the security agencies to arrest and prosecute all identified thugs and criminals in the state ahead of presidential election scheduled to hold on Saturday, February 25.
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The governor’s spokesman, , Mr Olawale Rasheed noted in a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com that the governor had during the meeting held in Osogbo also urged them to thoroughly comb all hotspots and flush out agents of violence to make the state safe for people, to peacefully exercise their voting rights on the Election Day.
It was the first security Council meeting that will be held since Adeleke became the governor and he has urged the service commanders to ensure a peaceful poll on Saturday and beyond saying, ‘this will deepen Nigeria’s democracy and further enhance the realization of good governance’.
He has also called for sustainable peace and maximum security before, during and after the election.
‘I convened this security meeting to review the state of security in Osun state and to strategize on how to further sustain the existing peace in our state.
Osun has been largely peaceful. I attribute this to good governance and tireless efforts of our security agencies.
Democracy does not need violence. We are called upon to make our choice peacefully. Your ballot is your power. It is your opportunity to decide who governs your state and country. Violence is otherwise contrary to the spirit of democracy.
I also call on all security agencies to ensure close cooperation and collaboration. Political campaigns are entering the most critical stages and we must sustain the peace and security we are currently enjoying’ Governor Adeleke stated.
The meeting had in attendance all heads of security agencies in the state- Team@orientactualmags.com
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