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Residents of Ede in Osun State have called on the governorship candidates, members and supporters of different political parties in the state to avoid violence during and after the election.

In separate interviews with our correspondent on Friday, they stated that they were hopeful that the best candidate would win the governorship election.

One of the residents, Wasiu Olapade said, “They (candidates and their supporters) must be peaceful. There is no violence so far and there should be no violence.  The candidates should accept the result of the election. They must avoid violence. They must conduct themselves according to the law.”

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Another resident, Stephen Oyewumi said, “I commend the people of Osun State for their peaceful disposition so far, even among the political parties. But at the same time, I will encourage and enjoin the peoples of Osun State to please let this peace reign till election result is announced.”

Ede is the hometown of the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Ademola Adeleke.