Osun Election must be free and fair, no room for troublemakers – President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to ensure a peaceful, transparent and credible governorship election in Osun State scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Fifteen candidates are contesting the election, including incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), APC candidate Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji and ADC candidate Najeem Salaam.
In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu urged INEC to protect the integrity of the electoral 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,” Tinubu said.
He also urged the electoral body to use the election as an opportunity to demonstrate its readiness for the 2027 general elections.
“INEC must use this last off-cycle election as a test case to demonstrate to Nigerians their full preparedness for the 2027 polls,” he added.
The President further directed the Inspector-General of Police and other security agencies deployed for the election to ensure maximum protection for voters and electoral officials.
“No room should be allowed for troublemakers to disrupt the process,” Tinubu warned.
He also urged voters and electoral officials to carry out their civic responsibilities without fear or intimidation, stressing that they must be adequately protected throughout the exercise.
