The ADC expressed concern that such an action could be intended to disrupt its campaign and election-day activities, particularly Aregbesola’s role in coordinating the party’s efforts.

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One way for Mr Aregbesola to silence his critics is to deliver Mr Salaam as the next occupant of the Bola Ige House in Osogbo, the Osun State capital.