Tinubu Urges INEC, Security Agencies to Ensure Peaceful, Credible Osun Governorship Election

President Bola Tinubu has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to ensure a peaceful, transparent and credible Osun State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026.

With 15 candidates contesting the election, Tinubu warned security personnel against allowing troublemakers to disrupt voting, stressing that voters and electoral officials must be able to perform their duties without fear or intimidation.

The President also called on Osun residents to turn out and vote for candidates of their choice while avoiding actions that could undermine the electoral process. He assured voters that adequate security measures had been put in place before, during and after the election.

Tinubu’s position was contained in a statement issued by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, in which he charged INEC to ensure that the election reflects the will of the people.

He described the Osun poll as an important test for the electoral commission ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging INEC to use the off-cycle election to demonstrate its preparedness and protect the integrity of the voting process.

“I have charged the Inspector-General of Police and other heads of security outfits taking part in the election to provide maximum security at polling units. No room should be allowed for troublemakers to disrupt the process,” Tinubu said.

The President further urged security agencies to protect both voters and election officials, while calling on the electorate to participate confidently. He said the outcome of the Osun governorship election must be credible and reflect the choice of the people.