14/08/2026
PRESIDENT TINUBU CHARGES SECURITY AGENCIES TO PROTECT VOTERS AND INEC OFFICIALS IN OSUN STATE ELECTION
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission and the security agencies to ensure a peaceful and transparent election in the forthcoming Osun State.
The governorship election in Osun state is coming on Saturday, August 15, 2026 where 15 candidates are contesting. Among them are the incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke, the All Progressives Congress candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, and the African Democratic Congress candidate, Najeem Salaam.
In a statement by the Special Adviser, information and strategy Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu charges the electorate in the state to come out to discharge their civic responsibility and eschew any act that could disrupt the peaceful conduct of the election.
He further charges 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.
It reiterates that Electoral officials and voters must be protected so they can perform their civic duties without fear or intimidation.
President Tinubu maintains that elections must be credible, and the outcome of the Osun Governorship election must reflect the will of the people.