— Warns against repeat of political violence in old Western Region
By Steve Oko
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been urged to ensure a level playing field in the August 15 Osun State governorship election, with political analyst, Dr Chris Akinfosile (FNISM), warning that any attempt to manipulate the poll could damage Nigeria’s democratic credibility.
Akinfosile also invoked the history of political violence in the old Western Region, cautioning that electoral manipulation and political impunity could create grievances capable of escalating beyond the immediate contest.
In a commentary titled, “The Osun Tinderbox: As Davido Threatens Trump’s Intervention, President Tinubu Must Shun Election Rigging and Save Nigeria’s Fragile Democracy,” Akinfosile said the President should regard the election as an opportunity to demonstrate that his administration placed national stability above partisan interests.
