Osun Election: Vote buying, hate speech, violence may mar exercise – Yiaga Africa

By Dapo Akinrefon An election observation group, Yiaga Africa, on Thursday expressed concern over the conduct of the Osun State governorship election, warning that vote buying, hate speech, violence and thuggery, among other factors, could undermine the exercise. Addressing journalists in Osogbo, a member of the group’

The group said violence and electoral malpractices undermine the credibility of Saturday’s governorship election in the state.

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke expresses confidence in his re-election without vote-buying, citing his governance record and financial constraints.

[Leadership] The Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement in Enugu State has raised concerns over alleged attempts to create confusion and destabilise the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections.