Osun 2026: Oyebamiji Commends Voter Turnout, Urges Security Operatives to Prevent Violence

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has commended the turnout of voters in Ikire as the state votes to elect its next governor.

Oyebamiji spoke on Saturday, August 15, after casting his vote at Open Space Gantry, Sawmill, Ward 009, Polling Unit 011, in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of the state.

The APC candidate said the presence of voters, electoral officials and security operatives at the polling unit was an indication that the election was progressing smoothly.

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“INEC are here, the voters are here, security operatives are here; I want to commend the large turnout of voters in Ikire. It shows that people are not intimidated, and generally, things are going on fine across the state,” he said.

On concerns over possible violence in Ikire later in the day, Oyebamiji urged security agencies to remain proactive and ensure the safety of voters throughout the exercise.

“I want to admonish the police and other security operatives to be proactive to ensure security for our people and all the voters, and I believe the election would be credible,” he said.

The APC candidate also reacted to reports of a politician allegedly arrested with election materials, saying he expected the police to carry out their duties.

“On the politician that was arrested with voters’ machinery, I want to be sure that the police would do their job,” Oyebamiji said.

Oyebamiji expressed confidence in his chances of emerging victorious at the end of the election.

“I am confident that I’d win this election at the end of the day,” he said.