The counting of votes has commenced in the ongoing governorship election in Osun State.
Official ward results showed that the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party are in a tight race.
Though 15 political parties participated in the election, the top contenders are the candidate of APC, Governor Gboyega Oyetola and the candidate of the PDP, Ademola Adeleke.
I’ll win -Oyetola
Governor Adegboyega Oyetola expressed confidence that he would win the governorship election after casting his vote at Unit 2, Ward 1, LA Primary School, Popo, Iragbiji in Boripe Local Government Area.
Oyetola, who arrived at the polling unit in company of his wife, Kafayat, cast his vote at exactly 10.55 a.m, three minutes after his wife voted.
The governor said he was happy with the turnout of voters, especially at his polling unit.
He said the election process was transparent, adding that this encouraged voters to come out en-masse to exercise their franchise.
I’ll be next Osun governor -Adeleke
Adeleke also expressed confidence in becoming the next governor of Osun State.
The PDP gov candidate cast his vote at 8.50 a.m at Ward 2 polling Unit 9 in Ede North Local Government area of Osun.
Adeleke commended INEC for making the accreditation processes and voting smooth and easy.
He also commended the security Personnel for their commitment towards ensuring the safety of lives and property in the ongoing governorship election.
