By Ayomide Onifade
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has received his Certificate of Return and called on the people of the state to put political differences aside, unite and work together for the peace, healing and development of Osun State.
Adeleke made the announcement during the presentation of his Certificate of Return, where he called for healing, unity and reconciliation following the election.
The Governor said the certificate belong to the people of osun state workers, market men are women , youths, traditional and religious leaders and every citizen who participated in this democratic process.
However he expressed sadness over the violence during the electoral process,noted that citizens were injured, properties and livelihoods were destroyed , while some love were lost.
He specifically remembered victims of electoral violence including Ezekiel olapade,Aderogba Ajayi,Remi Abass,kolade Eluyera, and also stressing that their political affiliation should not determine how they are remembered
He said, “The Osun state Government would establish a 500 million Election violence victims Endowment fund to support verified victims and affected families.
“We remember Ezekiel Olapade, Aderogba Ajayi, Remi Abass, Kolade Eluyera, and every other victim of electoral violence. Regardless of political affiliation, they were first our brothers, sisters and fellow citizens. To their families, your pain is our pain, and your loved ones will never be reduced to mere statistics.”
The Governor noted that the Adeleke family through the Springtime Development Foundation, would provide full scholarships up to university level for children and dependants of those who lost their lives.
He added that the fund would be administered through a Verification and Relief Committee chaired by the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Olumide Egbedun.
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