INEC extends PVC collection, says violence won’t decide Osun poll

INEC extends PVC collection for the Osun election to July 31, assuring voters that ballots, not violence, will decide the outcome. Learn about election pre

"Security forces have been issued strict operational directives to neutralise thuggery, cult activities, and any attempt at ballot disruption, while maintaining absolute professional neutrality,” the INEC chairman said.

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo There was tension on Wednesday at the venue of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) stakeholders’ meeting in Osun State ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, had arrived in the state on Tuesday and paid courtesy visits to t