…He repeatedly urged supporters to respond forcefully to what he described as political intimidation, saying nobody had a monopoly on what he called “madness”. “We are all Nigerians and nobody have the monopoly of madness. I’ve said this many times. How can anybody give instruction for Peter Obi not to campaign in any s…

…WHO SAID ALL IS FAIR IN POLITICS..(BALLOT SNATCHING, VIOLENCE,CORRUPTION, RIGGING,INTIMIDATION,MISUSE OF INSTITUTIONS ETC.) "9. I WILL NOT VOTE FOR A PRESIDENT WHO TOOK LOAN MORE THAN ANY OTHER PRESIDENT IN OUR HISTORY AND NOTHING TO SHOW FOR IT. "10. I WILL NOT VOTE FOR A PRESIDENT WHO EXPORTED OUR SECOND HIGHEST NATI…

…The senator said political differences should not degenerate into violence, destruction, intimidation or attacks on the homes and properties of citizens. “Democracy is built on tolerance, dialogue, respect for differing opinions, and the freedom of every citizen to support the political party or candidate of their choi…

…during the exercise. “The corps members discharged their responsibilities without fear, intimidation or undue interference, allowing them to perform their assigned duties effectively,” Kubiangha added. He commended the officers manning the situation room, as well as the Zonal Inspectors and Local Government Inspectors,…

…the heavy security deployment, coupled with what it described as violence, arrests and intimidation, failed to discourage voters and instead strengthened their determination to participate. It said the result demonstrated that Nigerians could change governments peacefully through the ballot box, adding that opposition…

…APC deployed its political machinery to Osun in a bid to secure victory, citing alleged intimidation, assaults and arrests involving opposition politicians. The PDP spokesman also referenced a controversial statement attributed to Senator Francis Fadahunsi, his subsequent invitation by the police and release, alleging…

…transparently probe reports of financial inducement, illegal election financing, voter intimidation, misuse of public resources and other violations recorded during the poll. The human rights organisation equally called for independent, regional, and international scrutiny of the election, just as it urged the agencies…

…triumph against tyranny,” he said. Rhodes-Vivour said the outcome demonstrated that intimidation and financial inducements could not deter determined voters. “You have proven that no amount of guns, intimidation and inducement can deter a people determined not to return under the yoke of their oppressors,” he said. He…

…Olatunji said the outcome of the election showed that no amount of influence and intimidation can suppress the will of the people. He described the outcome of the Osun election is a significant morale booster for the electorate ahead of the general elections. Olatunji also congratulated Adeleke on his victory, adding t…

…has performed excellently. The people of Osun have renewed his mandate. Despite all the intimidation, harassment and reckless use of power by all institutions, Mr Governor emerged victorious. “This is proof that the people of Osun State are determined to elect a leader who is willing to serve them,” he said. The claim…

…reported cases of vote-buying, financial inducement, illegal election financing, voter intimidation, violence, misuse of public resources and other electoral offences in connection with the 2026 Osun State governorship election.” The organisation also urged the agencies “to invite and facilitate independent regional an…

Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke praised residents for turning out in large numbers for Saturday's governorship electionAdeleke called on security agencies to stay alert as results moved from polling units to wards and local government areasThe governor also urged INEC to maintain the highest standards of integrity throug…

…that their agents focused on lawful observation of the electoral process rather than intimidation or vote trading. It urged contestants to “abstain from vote buying and discourage polling agents and supporters from vote trading at the polling units." The observers also warned against attempts to undermine the post-elec…

…reported 25 cases of thuggery, 12 attacks on electoral officials and 9 cases of voter intimidation by security personnel. It separately recorded 323 cases of electoral offences across the polling units observed, including 103 cases of vote trading, 85 cases of exposure of ballot papers, 31 cases of obstruction of voter…

…party also called on the government to end what it described as the victimisation, intimidation and harassment of public servants who speak out on workers’ welfare, governance and matters of public interest.The APC spokesman stressed the need for transparency and open dialogue, arguing that the issues affecting staff w…

Osun Governor Adeleke raised alarm over BIVAS machine failures and slow accreditation at multiple polling units across the stateAdeleke alleged that thugs were disrupting voting in Olorunda and Irewole LGAs, naming a man called Enuku as a key actorThe governor accused security personnel of siding with the APC while urg…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has cast his vote in the ongoing governorship election, alleging that some police personnel are tear-gassing voters in parts of the state to scare them away from polling units. Adeleke arrived at his polling unit, Unit 009, Ward 02, Agbogunde Sagba, in Ede North, at about 8:30 a.m.…

…warned that attempts to undermine electoral institutions and create an atmosphere of intimidation could affect the credibility of the election. “YIAGA Africa is very worried about the alarming rate of voter inducement and violence in the build-up to this election. This weaponisation of poverty and attempt to monetise p…

…of party affiliation. “Ultimately, votes must count. This is the beauty of democracy. Intimidation of any kind must have no place in our electoral space,” he said. The call came amid heightened scrutiny of security arrangements for the election, with various political and civil society groups urging security agencies t…

…stressed that voters must be able to exercise their constitutional rights without fear, intimidation or violence. “Every citizen must be able to exercise his or her right to vote without fear, intimidation or violence. There must be no room for anyone seeking to disrupt the process or undermine the peace of Osun State,…

…called on the international community to intervene over what he described as attacks, intimidation and threats against citizens and political actors in Odo Otin Local Government Area in the past 48 hours, in an address delivered as rival political camps trade separate allegations […] The post #OsunDecides2026: Osun Spe…

…the state. The report identified six recurring forms of violence: shootings and murders, intimidation and harassment, physical assaults, kidnappings, property destruction and verbal assaults.KDI noted that the violence was increasingly driven by political rivalry rather than ordinary criminal behaviour, with political…

…Akindoju, the council said journalists must be allowed to carry out their duties without intimidation, harassment, assault, arrest or obstruction. The NUJ also advised journalists to prioritise their safety, avoid confrontations and promptly report any incident that threatens their safety or ability to work. The union…

…the maliciously doctored recording as an instrument of political blackmail, coercion, intimidation, and other criminal ends. “The audio in circulation is a manipulated and deliberately doctored material, calculated to mislead the public, malign the reputation of His Excellency, and advance a premeditated political agen…

DARK clouds of violence and intimidation have gathered over Osun State in the run-up to Saturday’s governorship election. Yet Osun people must not surrender to fear or allow violence to rob them of their democratic rights. They must troop out to vote. It is an important civic duty they owe themselves, their children an…