Pat Utomi: Osun Election has Shown voters Can Defeat Rigging
Professor of Political Economy, Pat Utomi, has described the outcome of the Osun State governorship election as evidence that the will of the electorate can overcome attempts at electoral manipulation. Utomi, in a statement posted on his verified X handle, commended Osun voters following the declaration of incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke as winner of […]
Political economist and professor, Pat Utomi, hailed the recent Osun State governorship election as proof that the will of the voters can prevail over attempts at electoral fraud. In an X post, Utomi praised Osun citizens for their role in the outcome of the August 15 election, in which incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
INEC's official tally showed Adeleke receiving 511,067 votes across 19 Local Government Areas, while his opponent Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) garnered 444,815 votes from only 11 Local Government Areas.
Utomi's statement underscored the message that determined citizens can effectively resist those who seek to manipulate election results. Describing the victory of the Osun electorate as a triumph, Utomi likened the situation to the situation in Kano prior to recent years, emphasizing that the people demonstrated their commitment to democratic processes can triumph over efforts to rig elections.
He also credited the election's success to voter turnout and determination, arguing that active participation among citizens is indispensable in safeguarding the democratic process.
Looking ahead to the future, Utomi expressed confidence in the electoral system, stating that the lessons learned from the Osun election should provide a strong foundation for future elections up to 2027.
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