President Bola Tinubu urges the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to ensure a free, fair and transparent election in Osun State on Saturday, August 15, 2026. He warns that security agencies should not allow troublemakers to disrupt the voting process.
The outlets report the same core message from Tinubu ahead of the poll: he is calling for peaceful conduct and proper election management. Both accounts emphasize that INEC and the security services have key roles in preventing violence and maintaining order during the election period. The Daily Post Nigeria additionally highlights Tinubu’s instruction to security agencies to avoid providing space for chaos, while The Punch frames the statement as a broader pre-election charge to INEC and security agencies. Both sources present the statement as part of Tinubu’s efforts to safeguard the integrity of the vote in Osun.
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