INEC warns against disruption ahead of Osun governorship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission chair warned that anyone who disrupts the August 15 Osun governorship election or engages in vote buying will face legal action, after 14 political parties and stakeholders signed a peace accord. INEC said it completed 11 of 13 timetable activities, will deploy personnel across 30 local government areas and the Modakeke area office covering 332 registration areas and 3,763 polling units, and has a certified register of 2,339,233 voters. Authorities cited stolen PVCs that are rendered inert by biometric accreditation, planned BVAS use with a 15 percent reserve, and targeted security in high-risk areas.
INEC will deploy security and prosecute vote buying under Electoral Act 2026
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Osun State will hold a governorship election on August 15. INEC signed a peace accord and warned about threats and stolen voter cards. Security operations and a statewide mock accreditation will follow before the poll.
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