Sensitive election materials and security arrive in Osogbo for Osun poll
Three major candidates are set to contest the Osun State governorship election as sensitive materials have arrived in Osogbo. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is drawing ad-hoc staff from over 30,000 National Youth Service Corps members. Security agencies have deployed more than 25,000 personnel across the state. The Inter-Party Advisory Council has urged all stakeholders to ensure a peaceful and credible election.
Key takeaways
- INEC has received sensitive election materials in Osogbo and will deploy them to local government areas and Registration Area Centres starting Thursday.
- Over 30,000 NYSC members are available as ad-hoc staff for the election, with 2,339,233 registered voters in Osun State.
- Security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, NSCDC, and EFCC, have deployed at least 25,310 personnel to secure the election process.
- Three main candidates—Ademola Adeleke, Bola Oyebamiji, and Najeem Salam—are prominent contenders in the governorship race.
- The Inter-Party Advisory Council has called for professionalism, neutrality, and peaceful conduct from all political actors and security agencies.
