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Gbenga Elegbeleye, the All Progressives Congress (APC) committee chairman for LGA congresses in Osun, has called on members to be peaceful as the party conducts its congresses.

The APC LGA congress is scheduled to hold today across the country.

He urged the contestants to shun anti-party activities.

Elegbeleye, who spoke at the APC secretariat in Osogbo, said elections should not be seen as a do-or-die affair.

He called for the support of ward leaders and enjoined them to assist in supervising and achieving peaceful elections.

According to him, the results of the congress are expected to come out without any delay.

He urged party faithful to uphold the principles of love and goodwill.

Adegboyega Oyetola, governor of the state, also appealed to party members seeking elections into various positions at the LG level not to see it as “a battlefield affair”.

“There are several posts in the party which can still be occupied and not a do-or-die affair,” he said.

“What is important is to remain a loyal party member for the benefit of everyone and growth of the party.”

In a goodwill message, Foluke Ete, former speaker of the house of representatives, advised party members to visit their various constituencies to ratify the elections.

Ete said that the party was ready to give its best in ensuring peaceful elections, devoid of violence.

“Osun has always been in an envious position when it comes to party affairs, thereby laying a good foundation for other states to emulate,” she said.