Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called on all stakeholders in Saturday’s Osun State governorship election to ensure that voters are allowed to exercise their franchise freely and without intimidation.
Obi made the call in a statement posted on his X platform on Thursday, urging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, political parties, candidates and other stakeholders to maintain neutrality, professionalism and restraint before, during and after the election.
The former Anambra State governor said the people of Osun State must be allowed to determine their leaders through a transparent and credible electoral process.
He urged INEC to ensure that votes were properly counted, protected and announced in accordance with the wishes of the electorate.
“Osun belongs to its people. Therefore, I call on the Independent National Electoral Commission, security agencies, political parties, candidates, government institutions, civil society organisations, religious and traditional leaders, the media, and every stakeholder to act with the highest degree of neutrality, professionalism, and restraint,” Obi said.
