Category: Osun State

By John Dike, Osogbo The late arrival of sensitive election materials for Saturday’s Osun State governorship election has raised concerns over the preparedness of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), barely hours before voters head to the polls. The materials, which were flown into Akure Airport in neighbouring Ondo State, reportedly arrived behind schedule before […]

An official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) sorts out Permanent Voters card (PVC) of voters at a ward Groups demand probe of politicians inciting violence  Council, EiE Nigeria warn against further bloodshed Rally IGP, security leadership to immediately de-escalate tensions Yiaga Africa raises concerns over logistics, late inclusion of SDP The Independent National […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Yiaga Africa has expressed concern over delays in the movement of sensitive electoral materials ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election, warning that logistical challenges and inadequate security could undermine the credibility of the poll. Speaking at the organisation’s pre-election briefing in Osogbo on Thursday, the Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Directorate of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), has appealed to eligible voters across the state to conduct themselves peacefully during Saturday’s governorship election, urging them to shun violence and actively participate in the democratic process. In a statement on Thursday by its State Director, Mr. Adebiyi Adefarasin Stephen, the […]

73 Violent Incidents, 29 Deaths Recorded Ahead of Osun Poll By John Dike, Osogbo Less than 72 hours before Saturday’s Osun State governorship election, concerns over election-related violence have intensified, with a report indicating that no fewer than 73 violent incidents resulting in 29 deaths have been recorded in the build-up to the poll. The […]

Francis Fadahunsi Isa Sanusi, country director of Amnesty International Nigeria, says the organisation will name and shame Francis Fadahunsi, senator representing Osun east, across the 150 countries where it operates over his alleged inciting remarks. Sanusi spoke on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday while reacting to Fadahunsi’s controversial remarks ahead of the August 15 […]

The Accord Party in Osun State has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of plotting to rig Saturday’s August 15 governorship election in the state. Its State Chairman, Pastor Victor Akande, said on a statement on Thursday, which claimed the plot was discussed during a closed-door meeting between a federal lawmaker and selected APC leaders […]

Osogbo, the Osun State capital, on Tuesday, witnessed massive deployment of security personnel as the state entered the final days ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. This was just as Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, deployed Mr Ishyaku Mohammed, a Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), to coordinate security operation for the election. Across major roads, […]

Questions election materials By John Dike, Osogbo The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has raised concerns over what it described as disturbing developments ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election, alleging the unofficial presence of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ebonyi State, Mrs. Pauline Ugoyenka, in Osun and questioning the use of what it termed […]

By John Dike, Osogbo With 72 hours to the August 15 Osun State governorship election, the Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizens Awareness (CCLCA) has expressed concern over what it described as worsening security threats, inflammatory political rhetoric and technical concerns surrounding the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). The organisation, […]