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Osun 2022: Omisore tells APC primary contestants to see result as God’s will

Describing the primary election as a family affair, the former deputy governor said it was “transparent enough”.

• February 19, 2022
Iyiola Omisore
Iyiola Omisore

Iyiola Omisore, former Osun deputy governor, has urged contestants in the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primary election in the state to accept its results as God’s will.

Mr Omisore gave the advice while casting his vote at the C & S Primary School, Ita-Yemoo, Museum Extension, Ife East Moore Ward, on Saturday in Ile-Ife.

“I admonish the contestants to take the results in good faith and believe that it is the will of God for them,” he said.

The APC chieftain asked the party members to maintain peaceful coexistence during and after the election.

He emphasised the importance of primary elections, stating that it determines who would pilot the affairs of the state for the next four years.

“Primary election is a family affair, the electorate here are law-abiding, they cooperate with the INEC officials on ground and do not pose unnecessary problems to them.

“I believe that this primary election is transparent enough and would satisfy the voters as well,” he stated.

Mr Omisore further urged the voters and the contestants to be tolerant, patient and ensure that they pose no problem during and after the primary election.

(NAN)

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