The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has assured residents of Osun State that the winner of the August 15 governorship election will emerge through the ballot, not violence.
Amupitan gave the assurance on Friday during a courtesy visit to the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, describing the forthcoming election as a critical test ahead of the 2027 general elections, Vanguard reports.
He said, “The decision of who becomes the governor should not be decided by bullet but by the will of the people through their votes. We are committed to ensuring that this is achieved, and the good people of Osun State will make the decision.”
The INEC chairman acknowledged the heightened political tension in the state but said the electoral body was collaborating with security agencies to ensure a peaceful exercise.
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