The Osun state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) has said that President Muhammadu Buhari rejected plot by the All Progressives Congress APC to rig the forthcoming governorship election in the state.
According to the PDP, the absence of the President at the grand rally of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola held in Osogbo on Tuesday was an indication of his disapproval of any attempt to rig the Saturday governorship election.
The PDP stated this in a statement signed by its caretaker chairman, Akindele Adekunle, obtained in Osogbo.
He urged the security agencies to take a cue from that and reject unlawful directive to rig Saturday’s poll.
“Buhari’s absence at the rally was a signal of his disapproval of any attempt to rig the governorship election as directed by the APC National Chairman, Adamu Abdullahi. We call on law enforcement agencies to resist unlawful orders and protect the democratic process,” the statement reads.
“President Buhari now eyeing his own legacy clearly snubbed the Osogbo rally. It is now left to security chiefs to know that aiding and abetting rigging are not only criminal but also carry heavy repercussions afterwards.
“We particularly condemn Governor Oyetola for his assertion that he would not hand over power even before the election was held. We find the statement as anti-democracy and a declaration of war against the democratic process.”