President Bola Tinubu has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to ensure the upcoming gubernatorial election in Osun State is conducted peacefully and transparently.
The President issued a stern warning to security forces, instructing them to prevent any attempts by troublemakers to incite chaos during the electoral process.
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On Saturday, August 15, 2026, voters in Osun State will head to the polls to choose their next governor from a field of 15 candidates. Key contenders include the incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) flagbearer, Najeem Salaam.
President Tinubu encouraged the Osun electorate to fulfill their civic duty by voting and to avoid any actions that could undermine the peaceful conduct of the election. He also reassured citizens of their safety before, during, and after the polls.
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In a statement released by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President emphasized the importance of a credible process.
“As the people of Osun State head to the polling units to elect who will govern them in the next four years, I call on the Independent National Electoral Commission to ensure orderly conduct of the election. The election must be transparent, free and fair. I urge INEC to ensure the integrity of the process.”
He also highlighted the election’s significance as a benchmark for future national polls.
“INEC must use this last off-cycle election as a test case to demonstrate to Nigerians their full preparedness for the 2027 polls.”
Regarding security, the President’s directive was clear: “I have charged the Inspector-General of Police and other heads of security outfits taking part in the election to provide maximum security at polling units. No room should be allowed for troublemakers to disrupt the process.”
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He concluded by urging voters to participate without fear, stating, “Electoral officials and voters must be protected so they can perform their civic duties without fear or intimidation. Voters should feel confident to go out in their numbers to vote for the candidate of their choice as all measures necessary to ensure a peaceful, free and fair election have been put in place.”
