Osun: 1.5 million voters decide next government on Saturday
By Olufemi Olaniyi, Peter Dada, Bola Bamigbola, Abiodun Nejo, Osogbo
July 15, 2022
About 1,500,000 registered voters who have so far collected their permanent voter cards will decide the next governor of Osun State in the state governor election that will be held on Saturday.
The frontline candidates in the election are Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress; Ademola Adeleke of the People's Democratic Party; Lasun Yusuff of the Labor Party; Akin Ogunbiyi of the Accord Party; and Goke Omigbodun of the Social Democratic Party, among others.
Police announce restriction
Meanwhile, Nigerian Police have announced restrictions on movement on election day.
Osun Election Assistant Inspector General of Police Johnson Kokumo announced the movement restriction from 12:00 a.m. Saturday to 6:00 p.m. the same day.
Kokumo spoke Thursday at an interactive session organized by police for security agencies, non-governmental organizations, media and accredited election observer groups ahead of the presidential election. governor.
The police chief said those accredited by the Independent National Election Commission and with Osun Governorate election tags would be free to move during the polls and urged all stakeholders to denounce vote-trading wherever they see it.
He said, "I want to appeal to you, anything you see that's against the Elections Act of 2022, let us know. Let's see, let's bring it to our attention. is not moved.
"You know our zeal. You know security personnel may not know. You have a civic responsibility to fulfill and what is it? Join ours to fight crime and crime.
"And, of course, that includes electoral crimes. We can't do this alone. If you joined us in doing this, you would have succeeded in doing your part.
"And the little things that we have been able to do collectively and equally are responsible for the success that we are seeing in these elections that we have had in Nigeria.
"People in charge with special duties are free to move around as long as they have their tags. From 12:00 a.m. Saturday to 6:00 p.m. Saturday there will be travel restrictions. movement."
NSCDC deploys 11,226
Similarly, the Commanding General of Nigeria's Security and Civil Defense Corps, Dr. Ahmed Audi, announced the deployment of 11,226 officers and men to cover the 3,763 polling stations, assembly centers and hotspots. as critical national assets and infrastructure in the Osun poll.
This was in a statement by Director of Public Relations, NSCDC National Headquarters, Abuja, Olusola Odumosu.
The NSCDC CG also explained that the deployed personnel came from National Headquarters and nine State Commands; Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, Oyo, Ogun, Lagos, Kwara, Kogi and Edo will provide the manpower for the election.
He further stated that the objectives of the body in the election were to create a secure environment for its successful conduct and to enhance general security in the state before, during and after the election.
The statement further reads: "They have also taken cognizance of the provisions of the Electoral Law with respect to rules of engagement, therefore, shall abide by the operational code of the corps, to standard operating procedure and above all, demonstration of professionalism and a strong sense of discipline throughout the election.
"This robust operational order has been activated to ensure a smooth exercise and guide against voter molestation and intimidation by party thugs or thugs."
Audi has also hinted that, ahead of the election, National Headquarters Corps undercover personnel have joined their Osun State counterparts in covert operations aimed at smothering in the egg any trade-off in safety.
According to him, the Deputy Commander General (DCG) in charge of Operations, Dauda Mungadi had been responsible for supervising the electoral exercise.
Furthermore, the CG said Deputy Commanding General, Operations, Philip Ayuba, Area Commander, Area J, Fasiu Adeyinka and Special Duties Commander, Oliver Ugwuja would serve as field commanders. overseeing every senatorial district in the state.
'Stop voter-buyers'
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By Olufemi Olaniyi, Peter Dada, Bola Bamigbola, Abiodun Nejo, Osogbo
July 15, 2022
About 1,500,000 registered voters who have so far collected their permanent voter cards will decide the next governor of Osun State in the state governor election that will be held on Saturday.
The frontline candidates in the election are Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress; Ademola Adeleke of the People's Democratic Party; Lasun Yusuff of the Labor Party; Akin Ogunbiyi of the Accord Party; and Goke Omigbodun of the Social Democratic Party, among others.
Police announce restriction
Meanwhile, Nigerian Police have announced restrictions on movement on election day.
Osun Election Assistant Inspector General of Police Johnson Kokumo announced the movement restriction from 12:00 a.m. Saturday to 6:00 p.m. the same day.
Kokumo spoke Thursday at an interactive session organized by police for security agencies, non-governmental organizations, media and accredited election observer groups ahead of the presidential election. governor.
The police chief said those accredited by the Independent National Election Commission and with Osun Governorate election tags would be free to move during the polls and urged all stakeholders to denounce vote-trading wherever they see it.
He said, "I want to appeal to you, anything you see that's against the Elections Act of 2022, let us know. Let's see, let's bring it to our attention. is not moved.
"You know our zeal. You know security personnel may not know. You have a civic responsibility to fulfill and what is it? Join ours to fight crime and crime.
"And, of course, that includes electoral crimes. We can't do this alone. If you joined us in doing this, you would have succeeded in doing your part.
"And the little things that we have been able to do collectively and equally are responsible for the success that we are seeing in these elections that we have had in Nigeria.
"People in charge with special duties are free to move around as long as they have their tags. From 12:00 a.m. Saturday to 6:00 p.m. Saturday there will be travel restrictions. movement."
NSCDC deploys 11,226
Similarly, the Commanding General of Nigeria's Security and Civil Defense Corps, Dr. Ahmed Audi, announced the deployment of 11,226 officers and men to cover the 3,763 polling stations, assembly centers and hotspots. as critical national assets and infrastructure in the Osun poll.
This was in a statement by Director of Public Relations, NSCDC National Headquarters, Abuja, Olusola Odumosu.
The NSCDC CG also explained that the deployed personnel came from National Headquarters and nine State Commands; Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, Oyo, Ogun, Lagos, Kwara, Kogi and Edo will provide the manpower for the election.
He further stated that the objectives of the body in the election were to create a secure environment for its successful conduct and to enhance general security in the state before, during and after the election.
The statement further reads: "They have also taken cognizance of the provisions of the Electoral Law with respect to rules of engagement, therefore, shall abide by the operational code of the corps, to standard operating procedure and above all, demonstration of professionalism and a strong sense of discipline throughout the election.
"This robust operational order has been activated to ensure a smooth exercise and guide against voter molestation and intimidation by party thugs or thugs."
Audi has also hinted that, ahead of the election, National Headquarters Corps undercover personnel have joined their Osun State counterparts in covert operations aimed at smothering in the egg any trade-off in safety.
According to him, the Deputy Commander General (DCG) in charge of Operations, Dauda Mungadi had been responsible for supervising the electoral exercise.
Furthermore, the CG said Deputy Commanding General, Operations, Philip Ayuba, Area Commander, Area J, Fasiu Adeyinka and Special Duties Commander, Oliver Ugwuja would serve as field commanders. overseeing every senatorial district in the state.
'Stop voter-buyers'
An election monitoring group, YIAGA Africa, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices...
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