Osun Election Tension
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Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman has called the Osun election the most consequential off-cycle poll. Traditional rulers in Osun State are voicing concern over rising political tension ahead of the election, prompting INEC to seek their support in de-escalating the situation.
Osun election, most consequential off-cycle election โ INEC chairman
- Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman calls the Osun election the most consequential off-cycle poll. - He stated the election will serve as a crucial test for the upcoming 2027 general elections. - INEC is deploying the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) to ensure vote integrity and prevent ballot stuffing.
Osun Election: Traditional Rulers Voice Worry Over Rising Political Tension
- Traditional rulers in Osun State are concerned about rising political tension ahead of the August 15 governorship election. - The Ooni of Ife urged the INEC chairman to ensure a free and credible elโฆ
INEC chair seeks Osun monarchsโ support to de-escalate tension
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman sought support from Osun State traditional rulers to de-escalate tension before the August 15 governorship poll. - Prof. Joash Amupitan โฆ
Osun poll: INEC seeks monarchsโ help to reduce election tension
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is seeking the intervention of traditional rulers in Osun State to reduce tension ahead of the August 15 governorship election. - INEC Chairman Pโฆ