The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has warned political actors and their supporters in Osun State against turning Saturday’s governorship election into a bloody contest, stressing that “no political office is worth the blood of any citizen.” The human rights organisation, in a statement issued on Friday by its National President, Debo Adeniran, called on all stakeholders to ensure that the election is peaceful, free, fair and credible.

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

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has raised the alarm over alleged killings, political violence, intimidation and vote buying ahead of Saturday’s…