The Osun State election scheduled for Saturday, 15th August 2026, is an important moment in the political history of our dear state. It is therefore my sincere appeal that the election must be peaceful, free, fair, credible and transparent. Politics must never become a reason for brothers and sisters to fight, communities to be divided, lives to be lost or properties to be destroyed. Recent reports have raised concerns about election-related violence ahead of the poll and this makes the responsibility of every stakeholder even more required. Since the people of Osun State have the constitutional right to choose their governor, I appeal to all registered voters to go out and vote peacefully, vote for the candidate whose vision, character, competence and programme you believe can best serve Osun State.

Amnesty International has urged Nigerian authorities to take urgent steps to prevent violence, intimidation and alleged interference ahead of the Osun State governorship election…

Workers and pensioners in Osun State have called for a violence-free governorship election on August 15, urging political actors and...