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Osun State governorship election preparations

Overview

Preparations for the Osun State governorship election in Nigeria have involved multiple layers of monitoring and oversight. The European Union activated a Joint Election Observation Hub under the EU Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria programme, coordinating six civil society organizations. This initiative planned the deployment of approximately 800 accredited observers to monitor polling activities and track the participation of women, youth, and persons with disabilities. Stakeholders also expressed concerns regarding voter apathy, invalid votes, and the need for better civic education.

In a parallel effort to ensure electoral integrity, a delegation from the National Assembly, led by the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, conducted an oversight visit to Osun State. The delegation met with Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials to evaluate the commission’s preparedness, security arrangements, and the deployment of sensitive materials. INEC officials assured the committee that they were fully prepared for the upcoming election.

Entities

Independent National Electoral Commission · Osun State · European Union · Simon Lalong · YIAGA Africa

Timeline

  1. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    National Assembly delegation monitors Osun election preparedness

    A National Assembly delegation led by Senator Simon Lalong visited Osun State to monitor INEC’s preparedness for the upcoming governorship election.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Osun State election monitoring and voter engagement initiatives launched

    The EU has launched a Joint Election Observation Hub for the Osun State governorship election, while local stakeholders call for increased voter education to combat youth apathy and invalid votes.

Sources

africazine.com · arise.tv · bentelevision.com · blueprint.ng · businessday.ng · dailytrust.com.ng · fellowpress.com · nannews.ng · osundefender.com · theglittersonline.com.ng