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The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the just concluded Osun State governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory.

In a speech to APC leaders, members and supporters in Osogbo on Saturday, Oyebamiji called on Governor Adeleke to protect the lives and property of all residents as the state moves beyond the election.

He said he congratulated the governor “in the spirit of democracy” after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the election result.

He urged the governor to discharge his constitutional duty to protect citizens, especially in the sensitive post-election period.

He called for an investigation into the deaths of former Irewole Local Government chairman, Remi Abass; APC chairman in Atakumosa Local Government Area, Gbenga Ogbara; Mr. Dele Ayegbo, nephew of Wole Oke and Director-General of his 2026 Governorship Campaign Council; and more than 35 other victims, and an end to violence, harassment and intimidation allegedly targeting members and supporters of his party.

He said the police must conduct a thorough investigation into the killings and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.

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The former APC candidate, who expressed condolences to the families of those who lost their lives to political violence, said: “The senseless killings, harassment and intimidation of members and supporters of our party must therefore stop forthwith.”

He added that attacks on innocent citizens and their businesses “must not be allowed to continue,” expressing concern at reports of attacks on small and medium-sized businesses based on the perceived political affiliations or non-allegiance of their owners to the Accord Party.

He said security and conducive environment for businesses were key to Osun’s economic growth, investment and employment prospects.

He asked his supporters not to lose heart but to continue to believe in democracy and in the institutions set up to defend democratic rights.

“We must close our ranks, strengthen our structures and work tirelessly to ensure incontrovertible victories for Mr. President and all our candidates in Osun State,” he said.

He appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former governor Bisi Akande and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola for their support for his campaign and repositioning of the APC in the state.