The Governor stated this while receiving a delegation of civil society coalition who are in the state to monitor the local government election
According to the Governor, Osun voters are prepared to exercise their voting rights on Saturday just as he expressed satisfaction with the level of preparation by the electoral body.
“I welcome you all to Osun state. Our people are prepared for elections tommorow. They yearn to have their choices as chairmen and councillors.
“OSIEC has also done marvelous preparatory job according to reports at my disposal. Several political parties are participating and I believe there will be a level playing ground for all to test their popularity with the masses”, the Governor told the visiting activists.
On controversy over the election, the Governor asserted that democracy is governed by rule of law and that nobody can assume the authority of the courts.
“My advice to all parties including local and national stakeholders is to abide by democratic norms. As for me and my people, we stand by the rule of law, not illega self- help.
He added that the election will hold and the outcome will fast tracked development at the local level, urging the people to remain peaceful.
