Bola Oyebamiji, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, urged Osun State voters not to sell their votes in the upcoming election [1].
The appeal comes as the region prepares for the Aug. 15 governorship election, where candidates are vying to lead the state's administration. The push against vote buying is intended to shift the electoral focus toward long-term growth and policy rather than short-term financial gain [1].
"Don't sell your votes," Oyebamiji said [1]. He appealed to the electorate to make their decision based on a vision for growth and development within the state [1].
Parallel to these appeals, mobilization efforts are intensifying across the state. Business moguls, youth, and professionals have reportedly vowed to mobilize 30,000 votes to secure a victory for the gubernatorial candidate [2]. These efforts are aimed at consolidating support from professional sectors, and the youth demographic, ahead of the Aug. 15 poll [2].
The campaign's strategy combines a moral appeal for electoral integrity with a structured mobilization of specific voter blocs. By targeting professionals and business leaders, the APC is attempting to build a coalition that emphasizes economic stability and professional governance [2].
Oyebamiji continues to engage with voters throughout the state as the Aug. 15 deadline approaches. His campaign focuses on the premise that a vote sold is a surrender of the voter's right to demand accountability from their elected leaders [1].
“"Don't sell your votes," Oyebamiji said.”
The emphasis on avoiding vote selling suggests a strategic attempt by the APC to frame the election around governance and growth. By simultaneously mobilizing 30,000 targeted voters from the professional and business classes, the campaign is attempting to offset the influence of traditional patronage politics with a focused, organized voting bloc.
