The
election observers drawn from Civil Society Groups across the country have
commended the Nigeria Police Force and the Independent National Electoral
Commission (INEC) for their commitment to ensure transparent election in Osun
State tomorrow.
Addressing
a press conference at the Ola-Oni Centre in Osogbo, the state capital noted
that the preparation of INEC and the police for the election was great and
urged the people of the state to troop out in large number tomorrow and vote
for candidates of their choice.
Speaking
on behalf of the CSOs, Comrade Kalu Victor said the domestic election observers
had conducted a two weeks pre-election observation and that their findings
revealed that INEC remains transparent and determined to conduct a credible,
free and fair governorship election in the state.
"The
actions and conducts of INEC and police, to the best of our knowledge, are so
far guided by the Electoral Acts and these set standards for the election which
had also been made known by all parties and stakeholders.
"Our
team commends the INEC and police for their solid preparation for credible,
transparent; violent-free and fair gubernatorial Elections in the State in
accordance with our relevant Electoral Laws.
"The
level of preparedness of INEC and police towards ensuring credible and
transparent elections in Osun, especially in providing a level playing ground
for all political parties participating in the election is hereby commended.
He
urged the security agents deployed for the election to be professional in their
conduct and shun acts that could cause apprehension and suspicion.
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