Election news in osun state
Here are some recent election news updates from Osun State, Nigeria:
Osun Guber Election 2022
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed September 24, 2022, for the governorship election in Osun State.
- The election is between the incumbent Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and his main challenger, Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
- The election is expected to be keenly contested, with both parties having strong support bases in the state.
Recent Developments
- On September 16, 2022, the Osun State Government announced the deployment of 1,000 security personnel to ensure a peaceful election.
- The same day, the PDP accused the APC of planning to rig the election, while the APC denied the allegations.
- On September 19, 2022, the INEC announced that 1,385,331 voters had been registered for the election, with 1,344,435 of them eligible to vote.
Campaign Trail
- The APC has been campaigning on its achievements in the state, including the construction of roads and provision of infrastructure.
- The PDP has been focusing on its promise to improve the economy and provide better healthcare services.
- Other parties, including the Labour Party and the African Action Congress, have also been campaigning in the state.
Security Concerns
- There have been concerns about security in the state, with some residents expressing fears of violence and rigging.
- The Osun State Government has assured residents that adequate security measures have been put in place to ensure a peaceful election.
International Observers
- The European Union (EU) has announced that it will be sending observers to monitor the election.
- The National Democratic Institute (NDI) has also announced that it will be sending a team of observers to the state.
These are some of the recent election news updates from Osun State. The election is expected to be a closely contested one, and the outcome is still uncertain.