It added that the willingness of Osun voters to come out and participate in the election despite threats and harassment was a sign that Nigerians were becoming more aware of their political power.
The Yoruba Union, Ìgbìnmó Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá, has described the outcome and conduct of the Osun State governorship election as a clear indication that Nigerians are increasingly tired of the Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration and are prepared to resist intimidation, harassment and arbitrary arrests ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Ìgbìnmó Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá said the Osun election had provided a blueprint for Nigerians and the international community, demonstrating that voters could resist political intimidation and reject a government they believed had failed to improve their living conditions.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, signed by its Convener, Olusola Badero, and released through its Home Director, Princess Balogun, the Yoruba Union said the massive turnout of voters despite intimidation and harassment showed that Nigerians were becoming more politically conscious and determined to exercise their democratic rights.
The group said the election was evidence that the APC government had failed Nigerians and that voters were increasingly prepared to use their votes to remove politicians and political parties they believed had failed them.
