The former Anambra State governor also appealed to residents of Osun State not to allow political interests to divide communities or trigger violence before, during, or after the election.
Presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general elections, Peter Obi, has warned politicians and security agencies against violence, intimidation, and electoral manipulation ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election.
Obi, in a statement issued on Thursday titled, “Osun State: Let The People Choose, Let Peace Prevail,” called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, political parties, and other stakeholders to ensure that the people of Osun are allowed to freely choose their leaders.
“As we approach the upcoming election in Osun State, I wish to draw the attention of Nigerians, our institutions, political actors, the diplomatic community, international observers, and all friends of Nigeria across the world to the solemn responsibility before us,” Obi stated.
“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.
