Aregbesola Rejects Outcome Of Osun APC Governorship Primary, Considers Legal Action

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Rauf Aregbesola

Rauf Aregbesola Rauf Aregbesola, the Minister of Interior, has described the Osun governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress as a “sham of an election”.

The former governor in declaration provided by Sola Fasure, his media aide, asked his supporters not to be downcast or turn to violence over the outcome of the workout.

He stated reports were being collected from members of his factions throughout the state.

After a mindful research study of the reports, the minister said legal action would be considered.

The statement reads, “You have demonstrated your loyalty to the party and democratic suitables. You have comported yourselves as Omoluabi in the true essence.

“We have gotten and continue to get the reports of the shenanigans of the officials who carried out the sham of an election. We have been inundated with reports state-wide of how your names were expunged from the celebration’s citizens sign up, which was not offered until today, contrary to the convention of making the list available to the prospects before the election.

“We have heard of how celebration registration cards were being hawked today to the supporters of the state guv.

We have likewise received reports of how accreditation was refrained from doing at all in numerous wards and how individuals without the party recognition simply queued and participated behind the governor in numerous polling systems.

“We have actually gotten the report from our members and independent observers, how federal government authorities and notable advocates of the governor officiated in the election, how votes were farcically counted in favour of the governor and how the votes taped for him were more than the variety of voters certified ab initio in many systems.

“We have actually become aware of the absence of result sheets and other essential documents for tape-recording outcomes and vital information. We keep in mind also the lack of INEC authorities in many wards, casting serious doubt on the credibility of the election. We note with shame and much remorse the consternation of local and international observers on what they regard as a travesty of an election.

“I will prompt you to preserve your cool and calm. Be not downcast, be not upset. Hold your head high. We are still studying and getting all these reports and will take a definitive position on them. You are urged not to take laws into your hands. Please leave the rest to the Almighty God and let us explore all legal and peaceful methods for attending to the matter in order to get justice.

“Please remain committed to peace and the guideline of law. Be unflinching in your dedication to the democratic suitables. Democracy is for the long run. As you all understand, we never tire and we never give up on the cause we believe in. Be rest assured that victory is ours.”

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