Osun election: APC’s Oyebamiji downplays ‘federal might’, vows to banish poverty
Bola Oyebamiji, the APC governorship candidate in Osun State, has denied allegations that the federal government intends to use its influence to manipulate the upcoming election. He emphasized his commitment to poverty reduction, security, and human capital development during a televised town hall.
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The statement addresses concerns regarding election integrity and political interference in Nigeria's regional governance.
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has dismissed allegations that the Federal Government plans to deploy its influence to secure victory for him in the August 15 governorship election.
Oyebamiji spoke during the Arise Television townhall for governorship candidates ahead of Saturday’s election, where he also outlined his plans to tackle poverty, improve security and invest in key sectors of the state.
The APC candidate said his priority, if elected, would be the welfare and development of residents across the state, irrespective of their location.
“Governance is about people, it’s not about segments. It’s not about an area. It’s not about a city. It is not about a town. It’s the entirety of the state,” he said.
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