Ex-AIG urges peaceful conduct ahead of Osun governorship election
Political actors in Osun State have been called upon to avoid violence during the upcoming governorship election on August 15. Abutu Yaro, a former Assistant Inspector-General of Police, emphasized the crucial role of politicians in preventing election-related insecurity. At a public event in Abuja, he highlighted the risks associated with inadequate logistics and misinformation. The Kimpact Development Initiative also identified 12 high-risk local government areas in Osun ahead of the poll.
What we know
- Abutu Yaro urged political actors to exercise restraint and avoid actions that could trigger violence during the August 15 Osun governorship election.
- He warned that delays in election logistics and the spread of unverified information could provoke public anger and insecurity.
- The Kimpact Development Initiative’s assessment identified 12 local government areas in Osun as high-risk and in need of security and political intervention.
- Bukola Idowu, Executive Director of Kimpact, expressed concerns about low voter turnout, potential violence, and the neutrality of security agencies.
- The assessment noted that the conduct of the Osun election would be significant ahead of the 2027 general elections.
