Governor Adeleke casts vote, lauds electoral process

By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has cast his vote at the ongoing general election in the state on Saturday.

Adeleke, who arrived his polling unit at 8: 42am and voted at 8: 44am, Sagba/ Abogunde ward 2, Ede South local government area of the state.

He commended President Muhammedu Buhari for signing Electoral Act in Law, saying the electoral act as a landmark contribution to Nigeria’s democracy.

He Governor described the voting process as “speedy and efficient”, commending the electoral and security agencies for doing their jobs effectively.

“I have voted and as you can see, it went well. The Electoral Act is a legislation we should celebrate for refining our elections. Our votes now count.

“Again, I commend President Muhammadu Buhari for the courage and patriotism he demonstrated by signing the bill into law. It is a landmark law.

” I call on our people to remain peaceful and eschew violence. Democracy is about thumbprinting your choice, not about killing and maiming”, Governor Adeleke noted.