Chris Akinfosile writes on the need for President Bola Tinubu to ensure that the choice of the electorate is not tampered with as voters go to the poll on Saturday, August 15, 2026 to elect a governor for Osun state.

The election has become a test of President Bola Tinubu's authority within the APC, his personal relations hindering his ability to manage competing interests inside the party.

The singer said growing concerns over possible violence, intimidation and disruption of the electoral process had made international attention necessary.