Some stakeholders in the forthcoming Osun State governorship election have called for the responsible use of social media and heightened public vigilance against misinformation ahead of the August 15 Osun State poll. They warned that the spread of false information and hate speech could trigger electoral violence and undermine the credibility of the poll.

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Ahead of the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election, civil society organisation Yiaga Africa has urged political parties, candidates and other…

Audio version of APC’s Oyebamiji urges residents to ignore violence rumours, protect PVCs