Observer groups accredited for the Osun governorship election have commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for their commitment to ensuring a credible and transparent election.
The groups, especially Civil Society, during a pre-election news conference on Thursday in Osogbo, said INEC in collaboration with the security agencies in the state had given assurances of providing a secure and peaceful environment for the poll.
The Team Leader of the groups, Mr Victor Kalu, said that after the conclusion of a two-week pre-election exercise, their findings revealed that INEC was resolute, transparent and committed to conducting a credible, free and fair governorship election in the state.
Kalu said the commission had shown through its action and given assurances that it would provide a level playing ground for all the participating political parties in the state. Read more