Osun APC Primary: Oyetola Confident, Claiming That Violence Didn’t Occur As Expected

Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State is pleased that there was no violence during the All Progressives Congress governorship primary election in Osun State on Saturday.

He praised the election as peaceful, and predicted that he would win.

There was an uneasy calm in the state ahead of Oyetola’s fierce battle for the party’s sole ticket with Moshood Adeoti, a former Secretary to the State Government.

Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, the Minister of Interior, has nominated Adeoti, a former state chairman of the party.

Also in the race is a former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Lasun Yusuf.

Speaking at his ward in Boripe LGA, Iragbiji, Oyetola said the election should not be seen as a battle.

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He said, “I want to appeal to all our people across the state to maintain peace. Election process should not be a battle field or a do-or-die affair. Let everyone exercise their choice in determining who represents them at the party level and ultimately at the general election.

“So far so good, I think this process has gone well contrary to the speculation of violence. We have been in contact with a number of places and we have received positive signals of peace.

“Really, I don’t see why choosing a candidate to represent the party should bring violence.”

Oyetola said the election should not be seen as a battle.

He added, “I will win by the grace of God. The other choice is not there. I want to appeal to all of us to see this issue as a family affair. We are APC all through.

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“We should brace ourselves the challenge ahead. We are going to face another party whose candidate we don’t know yet. I want to appeal to us to ensure that we have an opportunity for reconciliation.”