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Osun Election: Deputy Gov Benedict Alabi Votes, Expresses Confident Of APC Victory

Osun State Deputy Governor, Benedict Alabi has cast his vote in the ongoing Osun governorship election.

Osun Governorship Election

Alabi, who is the running mate to the candidate of the All Progressives Congress and the governor of the state, Adegboyega Oyetola, cast his vote at about 10:30 at Ward 06 Unit 007 Sango area of Ikire, the headquarters of Irewole Local Government Area.

Speaking in an interview with journalists after the election, Alabi expressed confidence that his party would win the poll comfortably.

He said, “My expectation is that we are winning the election. The turnout is also impressive. I’m winning the election.”

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While expressing confidence in his party’s victory at the poll, he also commended INEC in their operations.

He said: “INEC has done the best. The turnout is commendable. They have been here since 8:00 am to perform their civic duty.

“People now believe they have a stake in governance. I as well thank the security operatives. They have been doing a wonderful job.”

KanyiDaily had earlier reported that Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has cast his vote along with his wife, Kafayat Oyetola, in the ongoing Osun governorship election.

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Tobias Sylvester

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