The Independent National Electoral Commission,INEC, has vowed to ensure a transparent and credible
governorship election in Osun State.
INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, stated this while addressing a gathering at a stakeholders’ meeting in Osogbo, the state capital.
He said the commission had listened to stakeholders across the board, who emphasised transparency, inclusivity, and credibility of the election, as well as security and peaceful conduct of the exercise.
According to him, the electoral umpire has successfully implemented 12 out of 14 activities contained in the timetable and schedule of activities for the election, the two other outstanding activities were the last day of campaigns by political parties and Election Day activities.
He informed the meeting that the commission has taken every step and made every arrangement for the successful conduct of the election, as well as held consultative meetings with political parties and
their candidates.
