A national christian coalition, the Missionaries and Pastors Organisation (MPO) has charged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure free and fair election in the Osun governorship election, tasking the president to truly act as the father of all.
Speaking at a prayer session and courtesy visit by the coalition comprising of pastors, clerics and prophets of God today at the Government House, the National President of the MPO, Prophet Emmanuel Stephen told the President to show direct interest in Osun guber election, warning that violence and election rigging should never be allowed.
“We call on President Bola Tinubu to act to save democracy. Osun is a test case for this democracy. Mr President should instruct stakeholders to allow the will of the people to prevail. This is the way for the President to show the whole world that he is truly the father of all.
“Democracy is about the right of the people to vote and be voted for. It is not about violence. We condemn political violence, people should be free to decide who they want as their leader”, the national.president posited.
Both the National President and the Osun State coordinator also conveyed its unanimous adoption of Governor Adeleke for re-election during the August 15 election.
According to the state coordinator, Pastor Moses Oyediran, the decision was taken by all its 30 local government chapters after reviewing the performance of the governor in office in the last four or so years.
“After wide consultation, and seeing what God has used Governor Adeleke to deliver in Osun state, we have deemed it fit that the only option is to have continuity of light in Osun state.
“We as an organisation have decided to support this light to continue. As a result, we will support in prayers, mobilise people and vote for the governor for his second term in office.
“We hereby declare today that we have endorsed Mr Governor for his second term in office. Light will continue to spread across Osun state”, the state coordinator stated.
Governor Adeleke in his response expressed appreciation to the clerics for their faith and trust in him, promising not to let them down.
“I thank you for endorsing light. I will deliver more in my second term by God’s grace”, the governor promised.
The clerics later prayed for peace and victory before, during and after the election.
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