A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged political actors and residents of Osun State to embrace peace, tolerance, and responsible engagement ahead of the upcoming governorship election.

Oyintiloye made the appeal while addressing journalists during a programme organised for informal workers in Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday. He stressed that the APC remained committed to peaceful political participation, calling on all stakeholders to avoid actions capable of undermining peace before, during, and after the election.

“All stakeholders and members of the public must promote peace, tolerance, and responsible political engagement as the state approaches the governorship poll,” Oyintiloye stated.

The APC chieftain appealed to the participants to return to their communities and support Bola Oyebamiji and the party in the August 15 election. He stated that an administration led by the party would prioritise inclusive governance, economic empowerment, skills development, and improved opportunities for workers in the informal sector.

The engagement programme attracted informal workers from various sectors, including barbers, hairdressers, fumigators, welders, textile workers, tailors, electrical workers, traders, commercial motorcyclists, and members of the Nigeria Automobile Technicians Association. Members of non-indigenous communities, including Igede, Idoma, and Tiv residents from Benue State living in Obokun Local Government Area, also attended the event.