June 1, 2026
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has intensified preparations for the August 15, 2026 governorship election in Osun State, with a renewed focus on voter education, inclusivity and strategies to address voter apathy.
The Commission disclosed this in a post on its official X handle on Monday, following a Joint Implementation Meeting involving its Voter Education and Publicity as well as Gender and Inclusivity departments in Osogbo.
Speaking at the meeting, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Osun State, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, stressed the importance of sustained civic engagement ahead of the poll, describing elections as a continuous process rather than a one-day event.
“Election is a process, not an event,” Babalola said, warning that inadequate voter education could undermine participation and weaken the democratic process.
