Osun 2026: Party agents express confidence in electoral process

Some party agents in the ongoing Osun State governorship election on Saturday expressed confidence in the electoral process, even as they called for peaceful conduct of the exercise.

The party agents, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure the credibility of the electoral process.

Tijani Muideen, an All Progressives Congress (APC) agent, urged stakeholders to ensure that the election was peaceful and devoid of harassment or intimidation.

Muideen, while stating that the election should not be a do-or-die, called on security personnel to maintain a high level of professionalism.

Also, Salam Adeleke, an agent of the Accord party, said he was concerned about the presence of some security personnel at some polling areas.

Adeleke said he expected the election to be free, fair and peaceful, urging security agencies to ensure adequate security for voters and INEC officials.

He said: “I want the election to be peaceful, free and fair, and security agencies should be on standby to ensure security without any form of intimidation.

“We hope that the people’s choice will be fulfilled.”

Similarly, Sulaiman Abdullahi, an agent of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), called for a peaceful election, urging security personnel to protect voters from intimidation.

Abdullahi said: “We want the election to be peaceful. 

“I don’t want anybody to intimidate anyone, and I want security agencies to allow people to vote without fear.”

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that accreditation had yet to commence at the Sagba Agbogunde Ward 2, unit 9, where Governor Ademola Adeleke, the Accord candidate, is expected to vote.