Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi urges peaceful conduct ahead of the Osun State governorship election. In a statement posted on his official social media page, he calls on residents to vote freely and safely, without intimidation or violence, and says votes should be counted transparently and announced according to the electorate’s will.
Obi asks the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, political parties, candidates, and other stakeholders to remain neutral and professional throughout the process. He cautions against efforts to turn communities against one another and warns against importing violence into the state. He also stresses that loyalty should be to Nigeria and the Constitution rather than individuals or party interests.
He further calls on INEC to uphold credibility at each stage, from accreditation and voting to collation and declaration of results, and he encourages international observers and diplomatic missions to monitor the election to support public confidence. Both outlets report the same core message of peace and respect for legitimate results.
