The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Osun residents of a credible and peaceful governorship election on August 15, warning that anyone involved in vote buying, electoral violence or attempts to disrupt the poll will face the full weight of the law.
The event, organised by the National Peace Committee, brought together political party leaders, security agencies, traditional rulers and other stakeholders to reinforce their commitment to peaceful, free and credible elections in the state.
INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), gave the assurance on Thursday at the signing of the Osun State Peace Accord in Osogbo, where political parties contesting the election pledged to conduct peaceful campaigns and abide by the outcome of the poll
According to him, seven out of the nine scheduled electoral activities had already been completed, while the remaining milestones include the conclusion of campaigns on August 13 and the governorship election on August 15.
Amupitan disclosed that over 2.3 million registered voters are expected to participate in the election, adding that the commission had extended the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) until July 31 to improve voter participation.
Credit: INEC
