The Independent National Electoral Commission in Osun State has assured that the internal crises within the state chapter of the National Union Road Transport Workers, will not adversely affect logistics for the August 15, 2026 governorship election in the state.The Osun Resident Electoral Commissioner, Oluwatoyin Babalola, gave the assurance on Sunday in Osogbo at a town hall meeting organised by the Civil Society Network on Election Integrity.The town hall meeting had in attendance representatives of civil society organisations, security agencies, media, Persons with Disabilities and traditional rulers among others.Babalola said transportation remains critical to the success of the election, noting that failure in that area could jeopardise the entire process.“Transportation is a critical aspect of election logistics, because no matter how well planned an election is, when transportation fails, the election has failed.“It is these transporters who use transport to move men and materials to the local government, to the registration areas, and to the polling units,” Babalola said.The REC further disclosed that the INEC was relating directly with the national body of the union and not with any faction at the state level.She added that the Commission has held several engagements with the national leadership of NURTW on the need for promptness, neutrality, professionalism, and the provision of vehicles in good condition.She stated, “Regarding the issues that are happening within the parks, I have not been informed of any faction. We have been working with a specific body.Related NewsOsun Accord party candidates accuse police of intimidation, seek Tinubu’s interventionSuspected hoodlums cart away PVCs at Osun LG distribution centreAPC constitutes campaign council for Osun governorship election“So there is a representative of the national body that we are speaking with. We are not speaking with any faction, and they are giving us assurances that we are not going to have any problem“Whatever problem they have internally is their problem, but as regards the engagement with INEC for the movement of men and materials, we are not envisaging any problem. Because we are dealing with the national body.”Earlier, in their separate remarks, the Elegboro of Ijebu-Jesa, Oba Moses Agunsoye, and the Akire of Ikire-Ile, Oba AbdulAzeez Olatunbosun, urged electorate to vote their conscience and not be swayed by financial inducement.The monarchs said no political ambition should lead to loss of human lives, warning politicians and their supporters against causing violence in the state.Addressing reports that Ijesaland is one of the predicted hot spots for the election, Oba Agunsoye said, “traditional rulers in the zone led by the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Owa Adesuyi Haastrup, had met with politicians and warned them against violence in the area.”Also, Oba Olatunbosun, who noted that the forthcoming gubernatorial election must be approached as a contest of ideas and service and not that of violence said, “Let us place the peace, unity, and progress of our society above personal interests and ensure that the election is conducted peacefully,” Oba Olatunbosun stated.Other speakers at the meeting emphasised the need for neutrality on the part of security operatives and electoral officials, urging them to resist any attempt to compromise the process.The PUNCH reports that the electorate in Osun will be going to the poll on August 15 to elect a governor in the poll where 14 political parties including Accord, the ruling party in the state, and All Progressives Congress, the national ruling party, are fielding candidates. The Osun Resident Electoral Commissioner, Oluwatoyin Babalola, gave the assurance on Sunday in Osogbo at a town hall meeting organised by the Civil Society Network on Election Integrity.The town hall meeting had in attendance representatives of civil society organisations, security agencies, media, Persons with Disabilities and traditional rulers among others.Babalola said transportation remains critical to the success of the election, noting that failure in that area could jeopardise the entire process.“Transportation is a critical aspect of election logistics, because no matter how well planned an election is, when transportation fails, the election has failed.“It is these transporters who use transport to move men and materials to the local government, to the registration areas, and to the polling units,” Babalola said.The REC further disclosed that the INEC was relating directly with the national body of the union and not with any faction at the state level.She added that the Commission has held several engagements with the national leadership of NURTW on the need for promptness, neutrality, professionalism, and the provision of vehicles in good condition.She stated, “Regarding the issues that are happening within the parks, I have not been informed of any faction. We have been working with a specific body.Related NewsOsun Accord party candidates accuse police of intimidation, seek Tinubu’s interventionSuspected hoodlums cart away PVCs at Osun LG distribution centreAPC constitutes campaign council for Osun governorship election“So there is a representative of the national body that we are speaking with. We are not speaking with any faction, and they are giving us assurances that we are not going to have any problem“Whatever problem they have internally is their problem, but as regards the engagement with INEC for the movement of men and materials, we are not envisaging any problem. Because we are dealing with the national body.”Earlier, in their separate remarks, the Elegboro of Ijebu-Jesa, Oba Moses Agunsoye, and the Akire of Ikire-Ile, Oba AbdulAzeez Olatunbosun, urged electorate to vote their conscience and not be swayed by financial inducement.The monarchs said no political ambition should lead to loss of human lives, warning politicians and their supporters against causing violence in the state.Addressing reports that Ijesaland is one of the predicted hot spots for the election, Oba Agunsoye said, “traditional rulers in the zone led by the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Owa Adesuyi Haastrup, had met with politicians and warned them against violence in the area.”Also, Oba Olatunbosun, who noted that the forthcoming gubernatorial election must be approached as a contest of ideas and service and not that of violence said, “Let us place the peace, unity, and progress of our society above personal interests and ensure that the election is conducted peacefully,” Oba Olatunbosun stated.Other speakers at the meeting emphasised the need for neutrality on the part of security operatives and electoral officials, urging them to resist any attempt to compromise the process.The PUNCH reports that the electorate in Osun will be going to the poll on August 15 to elect a governor in the poll where 14 political parties including Accord, the ruling party in the state, and All Progressives Congress, the national ruling party, are fielding candidates. The town hall meeting had in attendance representatives of civil society organisations, security agencies, media, Persons with Disabilities and traditional rulers among others.Babalola said transportation remains critical to the success of the election, noting that failure in that area could jeopardise the entire process.“Transportation is a critical aspect of election logistics, because no matter how well planned an election is, when transportation fails, the election has failed.“It is these transporters who use transport to move men and materials to the local government, to the registration areas, and to the polling units,” Babalola said.The REC further disclosed that the INEC was relating directly with the national body of the union and not with any faction at the state level.She added that the Commission has held several engagements with the national leadership of NURTW on the need for promptness, neutrality, professionalism, and the provision of vehicles in good condition.She stated, “Regarding the issues that are happening within the parks, I have not been informed of any faction. We have been working with a specific body.Related NewsOsun Accord party candidates accuse police of intimidation, seek Tinubu’s interventionSuspected hoodlums cart away PVCs at Osun LG distribution centreAPC constitutes campaign council for Osun governorship election“So there is a representative of the national body that we are speaking with. We are not speaking with any faction, and they are giving us assurances that we are not going to have any problem“Whatever problem they have internally is their problem, but as regards the engagement with INEC for the movement of men and materials, we are not envisaging any problem. Because we are dealing with the national body.”Earlier, in their separate remarks, the Elegboro of Ijebu-Jesa, Oba Moses Agunsoye, and the Akire of Ikire-Ile, Oba AbdulAzeez Olatunbosun, urged electorate to vote their conscience and not be swayed by financial inducement.The monarchs said no political ambition should lead to loss of human lives, warning politicians and their supporters against causing violence in the state.Addressing reports that Ijesaland is one of the predicted hot spots for the election, Oba Agunsoye said, “traditional rulers in the zone led by the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Owa Adesuyi Haastrup, had met with politicians and warned them against violence in the area.”Also, Oba Olatunbosun, who noted that the forthcoming gubernatorial election must be approached as a contest of ideas and service and not that of violence said, “Let us place the peace, unity, and progress of our society above personal interests and ensure that the election is conducted peacefully,” Oba Olatunbosun stated.Other speakers at the meeting emphasised the need for neutrality on the part of security operatives and electoral officials, urging them to resist any attempt to compromise the process.The PUNCH reports that the electorate in Osun will be going to the poll on August 15 to elect a governor in the poll where 14 political parties including Accord, the ruling party in the state, and All Progressives Congress, the national ruling party, are fielding candidates. Babalola said transportation remains critical to the success of the election, noting that failure in that area could jeopardise the entire process.“Transportation is a critical aspect of election logistics, because no matter how well planned an election is, when transportation fails, the election has failed.“It is these transporters who use transport to move men and materials to the local government, to the registration areas, and to the polling units,” Babalola said.The REC further disclosed that the INEC was relating directly with the national body of the union and not with any faction at the state level.She added that the Commission has held several engagements with the national leadership of NURTW on the need for promptness, neutrality, professionalism, and the provision of vehicles in good condition.She stated, “Regarding the issues that are happening within the parks, I have not been informed of any faction. We have been working with a specific body.Related NewsOsun Accord party candidates accuse police of intimidation, seek Tinubu’s interventionSuspected hoodlums cart away PVCs at Osun LG distribution centreAPC constitutes campaign council for Osun governorship election“So there is a representative of the national body that we are speaking with. We are not speaking with any faction, and they are giving us assurances that we are not going to have any problem“Whatever problem they have internally is their problem, but as regards the engagement with INEC for the movement of men and materials, we are not envisaging any problem. Because we are dealing with the national body.”Earlier, in their separate remarks, the Elegboro of Ijebu-Jesa, Oba Moses Agunsoye, and the Akire of Ikire-Ile, Oba AbdulAzeez Olatunbosun, urged electorate to vote their conscience and not be swayed by financial inducement.The monarchs said no political ambition should lead to loss of human lives, warning politicians and their supporters against causing violence in the state.Addressing reports that Ijesaland is one of the predicted hot spots for the election, Oba Agunsoye said, “traditional rulers in the zone led by the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Owa Adesuyi Haastrup, had met with politicians and warned them against violence in the area.”Also, Oba Olatunbosun, who noted that the forthcoming gubernatorial election must be approached as a contest of ideas and service and not that of violence said, “Let us place the peace, unity, and progress of our society above personal interests and ensure that the election is conducted peacefully,” Oba Olatunbosun stated.Other speakers at the meeting emphasised the need for neutrality on the part of security operatives and electoral officials, urging them to resist any attempt to compromise the process.The PUNCH reports that the electorate in Osun will be going to the poll on August 15 to elect a governor in the poll where 14 political parties including Accord, the ruling party in the state, and All Progressives Congress, the national ruling party, are fielding candidates. “Transportation is a critical aspect of election logistics, because no matter how well planned an election is, when transportation fails, the election has failed.“It is these transporters who use transport to move men and materials to the local government, to the registration areas, and to the polling units,” Babalola said.The REC further disclosed that the INEC was relating directly with the national body of the union and not with any faction at the state level.She added that the Commission has held several engagements with the national leadership of NURTW on the need for promptness, neutrality, professionalism, and the provision of vehicles in good condition.She stated, “Regarding the issues that are happening within the parks, I have not been informed of any faction. We have been working with a specific body.Related NewsOsun Accord party candidates accuse police of intimidation, seek Tinubu’s interventionSuspected hoodlums cart away PVCs at Osun LG distribution centreAPC constitutes campaign council for Osun governorship election“So there is a representative of the national body that we are speaking with. We are not speaking with any faction, and they are giving us assurances that we are not going to have any problem“Whatever problem they have internally is their problem, but as regards the engagement with INEC for the movement of men and materials, we are not envisaging any problem. Because we are dealing with the national body.”Earlier, in their separate remarks, the Elegboro of Ijebu-Jesa, Oba Moses Agunsoye, and the Akire of Ikire-Ile, Oba AbdulAzeez Olatunbosun, urged electorate to vote their conscience and not be swayed by financial inducement.The monarchs said no political ambition should lead to loss of human lives, warning politicians and their supporters against causing violence in the state.Addressing reports that Ijesaland is one of the predicted hot spots for the election, Oba Agunsoye said, “traditional rulers in the zone led by the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Owa Adesuyi Haastrup, had met with politicians and warned them against violence in the area.”Also, Oba Olatunbosun, who noted that the forthcoming gubernatorial election must be approached as a contest of ideas and service and not that of violence said, “Let us place the peace, unity, and progress of our society above personal interests and ensure that the election is conducted peacefully,” Oba Olatunbosun stated.Other speakers at the meeting emphasised the need for neutrality on the part of security operatives and electoral officials, urging them to resist any attempt to compromise the process.The PUNCH reports that the electorate in Osun will be going to the poll on August 15 to elect a governor in the poll where 14 political parties including Accord, the ruling party in the state, and All Progressives Congress, the national ruling party, are fielding candidates. “It is these transporters who use transport to move men and materials to the local government, to the registration areas, and to the polling units,” Babalola said.The REC further disclosed that the INEC was relating directly with the national body of the union and not with any faction at the state level.She added that the Commission has held several engagements with the national leadership of NURTW on the need for promptness, neutrality, professionalism, and the provision of vehicles in good condition.She stated, “Regarding the issues that are happening within the parks, I have not been informed of any faction. We have been working with a specific body.Related NewsOsun Accord party candidates accuse police of intimidation, seek Tinubu’s interventionSuspected hoodlums cart away PVCs at Osun LG distribution centreAPC constitutes campaign council for Osun governorship election“So there is a representative of the national body that we are speaking with. We are not speaking with any faction, and they are giving us assurances that we are not going to have any problem“Whatever problem they have internally is their problem, but as regards the engagement with INEC for the movement of men and materials, we are not envisaging any problem. Because we are dealing with the national body.”Earlier, in their separate remarks, the Elegboro of Ijebu-Jesa, Oba Moses Agunsoye, and the Akire of Ikire-Ile, Oba AbdulAzeez Olatunbosun, urged electorate to vote their conscience and not be swayed by financial inducement.The monarchs said no political ambition should lead to loss of human lives, warning politicians and their supporters against causing violence in the state.Addressing reports that Ijesaland is one of the predicted hot spots for the election, Oba Agunsoye said, “traditional rulers in the zone led by the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Owa Adesuyi Haastrup, had met with politicians and warned them against violence in the area.”Also, Oba Olatunbosun, who noted that the forthcoming gubernatorial election must be approached as a contest of ideas and service and not that of violence said, “Let us place the peace, unity, and progress of our society above personal interests and ensure that the election is conducted peacefully,” Oba Olatunbosun stated.Other speakers at the meeting emphasised the need for neutrality on the part of security operatives and electoral officials, urging them to resist any attempt to compromise the process.The PUNCH reports that the electorate in Osun will be going to the poll on August 15 to elect a governor in the poll where 14 political parties including Accord, the ruling party in the state, and All Progressives Congress, the national ruling party, are fielding candidates. The REC further disclosed that the INEC was relating directly with the national body of the union and not with any faction at the state level.She added that the Commission has held several engagements with the national leadership of NURTW on the need for promptness, neutrality, professionalism, and the provision of vehicles in good condition.She stated, “Regarding the issues that are happening within the parks, I have not been informed of any faction. We have been working with a specific body.Related NewsOsun Accord party candidates accuse police of intimidation, seek Tinubu’s interventionSuspected hoodlums cart away PVCs at Osun LG distribution centreAPC constitutes campaign council for Osun governorship election“So there is a representative of the national body that we are speaking with. We are not speaking with any faction, and they are giving us assurances that we are not going to have any problem“Whatever problem they have internally is their problem, but as regards the engagement with INEC for the movement of men and materials, we are not envisaging any problem. Because we are dealing with the national body.”Earlier, in their separate remarks, the Elegboro of Ijebu-Jesa, Oba Moses Agunsoye, and the Akire of Ikire-Ile, Oba AbdulAzeez Olatunbosun, urged electorate to vote their conscience and not be swayed by financial inducement.The monarchs said no political ambition should lead to loss of human lives, warning politicians and their supporters against causing violence in the state.Addressing reports that Ijesaland is one of the predicted hot spots for the election, Oba Agunsoye said, “traditional rulers in the zone led by the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Owa Adesuyi Haastrup, had met with politicians and warned them against violence in the area.”Also, Oba Olatunbosun, who noted that the forthcoming gubernatorial election must be approached as a contest of ideas and service and not that of violence said, “Let us place the peace, unity, and progress of our society above personal interests and ensure that the election is conducted peacefully,” Oba Olatunbosun stated.Other speakers at the meeting emphasised the need for neutrality on the part of security operatives and electoral officials, urging them to resist any attempt to compromise the process.The PUNCH reports that the electorate in Osun will be going to the poll on August 15 to elect a governor in the poll where 14 political parties including Accord, the ruling party in the state, and All Progressives Congress, the national ruling party, are fielding candidates. She added that the Commission has held several engagements with the national leadership of NURTW on the need for promptness, neutrality, professionalism, and the provision of vehicles in good condition.She stated, “Regarding the issues that are happening within the parks, I have not been informed of any faction. We have been working with a specific body.Related NewsOsun Accord party candidates accuse police of intimidation, seek Tinubu’s interventionSuspected hoodlums cart away PVCs at Osun LG distribution centreAPC constitutes campaign council for Osun governorship election“So there is a representative of the national body that we are speaking with. We are not speaking with any faction, and they are giving us assurances that we are not going to have any problem“Whatever problem they have internally is their problem, but as regards the engagement with INEC for the movement of men and materials, we are not envisaging any problem. Because we are dealing with the national body.”Earlier, in their separate remarks, the Elegboro of Ijebu-Jesa, Oba Moses Agunsoye, and the Akire of Ikire-Ile, Oba AbdulAzeez Olatunbosun, urged electorate to vote their conscience and not be swayed by financial inducement.The monarchs said no political ambition should lead to loss of human lives, warning politicians and their supporters against causing violence in the state.Addressing reports that Ijesaland is one of the predicted hot spots for the election, Oba Agunsoye said, “traditional rulers in the zone led by the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Owa Adesuyi Haastrup, had met with politicians and warned them against violence in the area.”Also, Oba Olatunbosun, who noted that the forthcoming gubernatorial election must be approached as a contest of ideas and service and not that of violence said, “Let us place the peace, unity, and progress of our society above personal interests and ensure that the election is conducted peacefully,” Oba Olatunbosun stated.Other speakers at the meeting emphasised the need for neutrality on the part of security operatives and electoral officials, urging them to resist any attempt to compromise the process.The PUNCH reports that the electorate in Osun will be going to the poll on August 15 to elect a governor in the poll where 14 political parties including Accord, the ruling party in the state, and All Progressives Congress, the national ruling party, are fielding candidates. She stated, “Regarding the issues that are happening within the parks, I have not been informed of any faction. We have been working with a specific body.Related NewsOsun Accord party candidates accuse police of intimidation, seek Tinubu’s interventionSuspected hoodlums cart away PVCs at Osun LG distribution centreAPC constitutes campaign council for Osun governorship election“So there is a representative of the national body that we are speaking with. We are not speaking with any faction, and they are giving us assurances that we are not going to have any problem“Whatever problem they have internally is their problem, but as regards the engagement with INEC for the movement of men and materials, we are not envisaging any problem. Because we are dealing with the national body.”Earlier, in their separate remarks, the Elegboro of Ijebu-Jesa, Oba Moses Agunsoye, and the Akire of Ikire-Ile, Oba AbdulAzeez Olatunbosun, urged electorate to vote their conscience and not be swayed by financial inducement.The monarchs said no political ambition should lead to loss of human lives, warning politicians and their supporters against causing violence in the state.Addressing reports that Ijesaland is one of the predicted hot spots for the election, Oba Agunsoye said, “traditional rulers in the zone led by the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Owa Adesuyi Haastrup, had met with politicians and warned them against violence in the area.”Also, Oba Olatunbosun, who noted that the forthcoming gubernatorial election must be approached as a contest of ideas and service and not that of violence said, “Let us place the peace, unity, and progress of our society above personal interests and ensure that the election is conducted peacefully,” Oba Olatunbosun stated.Other speakers at the meeting emphasised the need for neutrality on the part of security operatives and electoral officials, urging them to resist any attempt to compromise the process.The PUNCH reports that the electorate in Osun will be going to the poll on August 15 to elect a governor in the poll where 14 political parties including Accord, the ruling party in the state, and All Progressives Congress, the national ruling party, are fielding candidates. “So there is a representative of the national body that we are speaking with. We are not speaking with any faction, and they are giving us assurances that we are not going to have any problem“Whatever problem they have internally is their problem, but as regards the engagement with INEC for the movement of men and materials, we are not envisaging any problem. Because we are dealing with the national body.”Earlier, in their separate remarks, the Elegboro of Ijebu-Jesa, Oba Moses Agunsoye, and the Akire of Ikire-Ile, Oba AbdulAzeez Olatunbosun, urged electorate to vote their conscience and not be swayed by financial inducement.The monarchs said no political ambition should lead to loss of human lives, warning politicians and their supporters against causing violence in the state.Addressing reports that Ijesaland is one of the predicted hot spots for the election, Oba Agunsoye said, “traditional rulers in the zone led by the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Owa Adesuyi Haastrup, had met with politicians and warned them against violence in the area.”Also, Oba Olatunbosun, who noted that the forthcoming gubernatorial election must be approached as a contest of ideas and service and not that of violence said, “Let us place the peace, unity, and progress of our society above personal interests and ensure that the election is conducted peacefully,” Oba Olatunbosun stated.Other speakers at the meeting emphasised the need for neutrality on the part of security operatives and electoral officials, urging them to resist any attempt to compromise the process.The PUNCH reports that the electorate in Osun will be going to the poll on August 15 to elect a governor in the poll where 14 political parties including Accord, the ruling party in the state, and All Progressives Congress, the national ruling party, are fielding candidates. “Whatever problem they have internally is their problem, but as regards the engagement with INEC for the movement of men and materials, we are not envisaging any problem. Because we are dealing with the national body.”Earlier, in their separate remarks, the Elegboro of Ijebu-Jesa, Oba Moses Agunsoye, and the Akire of Ikire-Ile, Oba AbdulAzeez Olatunbosun, urged electorate to vote their conscience and not be swayed by financial inducement.The monarchs said no political ambition should lead to loss of human lives, warning politicians and their supporters against causing violence in the state.Addressing reports that Ijesaland is one of the predicted hot spots for the election, Oba Agunsoye said, “traditional rulers in the zone led by the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Owa Adesuyi Haastrup, had met with politicians and warned them against violence in the area.”Also, Oba Olatunbosun, who noted that the forthcoming gubernatorial election must be approached as a contest of ideas and service and not that of violence said, “Let us place the peace, unity, and progress of our society above personal interests and ensure that the election is conducted peacefully,” Oba Olatunbosun stated.Other speakers at the meeting emphasised the need for neutrality on the part of security operatives and electoral officials, urging them to resist any attempt to compromise the process.The PUNCH reports that the electorate in Osun will be going to the poll on August 15 to elect a governor in the poll where 14 political parties including Accord, the ruling party in the state, and All Progressives Congress, the national ruling party, are fielding candidates. Earlier, in their separate remarks, the Elegboro of Ijebu-Jesa, Oba Moses Agunsoye, and the Akire of Ikire-Ile, Oba AbdulAzeez Olatunbosun, urged electorate to vote their conscience and not be swayed by financial inducement.The monarchs said no political ambition should lead to loss of human lives, warning politicians and their supporters against causing violence in the state.Addressing reports that Ijesaland is one of the predicted hot spots for the election, Oba Agunsoye said, “traditional rulers in the zone led by the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Owa Adesuyi Haastrup, had met with politicians and warned them against violence in the area.”Also, Oba Olatunbosun, who noted that the forthcoming gubernatorial election must be approached as a contest of ideas and service and not that of violence said, “Let us place the peace, unity, and progress of our society above personal interests and ensure that the election is conducted peacefully,” Oba Olatunbosun stated.Other speakers at the meeting emphasised the need for neutrality on the part of security operatives and electoral officials, urging them to resist any attempt to compromise the process.The PUNCH reports that the electorate in Osun will be going to the poll on August 15 to elect a governor in the poll where 14 political parties including Accord, the ruling party in the state, and All Progressives Congress, the national ruling party, are fielding candidates. The monarchs said no political ambition should lead to loss of human lives, warning politicians and their supporters against causing violence in the state.Addressing reports that Ijesaland is one of the predicted hot spots for the election, Oba Agunsoye said, “traditional rulers in the zone led by the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Owa Adesuyi Haastrup, had met with politicians and warned them against violence in the area.”Also, Oba Olatunbosun, who noted that the forthcoming gubernatorial election must be approached as a contest of ideas and service and not that of violence said, “Let us place the peace, unity, and progress of our society above personal interests and ensure that the election is conducted peacefully,” Oba Olatunbosun stated.Other speakers at the meeting emphasised the need for neutrality on the part of security operatives and electoral officials, urging them to resist any attempt to compromise the process.The PUNCH reports that the electorate in Osun will be going to the poll on August 15 to elect a governor in the poll where 14 political parties including Accord, the ruling party in the state, and All Progressives Congress, the national ruling party, are fielding candidates. Addressing reports that Ijesaland is one of the predicted hot spots for the election, Oba Agunsoye said, “traditional rulers in the zone led by the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Owa Adesuyi Haastrup, had met with politicians and warned them against violence in the area.”Also, Oba Olatunbosun, who noted that the forthcoming gubernatorial election must be approached as a contest of ideas and service and not that of violence said, “Let us place the peace, unity, and progress of our society above personal interests and ensure that the election is conducted peacefully,” Oba Olatunbosun stated.Other speakers at the meeting emphasised the need for neutrality on the part of security operatives and electoral officials, urging them to resist any attempt to compromise the process.The PUNCH reports that the electorate in Osun will be going to the poll on August 15 to elect a governor in the poll where 14 political parties including Accord, the ruling party in the state, and All Progressives Congress, the national ruling party, are fielding candidates. Also, Oba Olatunbosun, who noted that the forthcoming gubernatorial election must be approached as a contest of ideas and service and not that of violence said, “Let us place the peace, unity, and progress of our society above personal interests and ensure that the election is conducted peacefully,” Oba Olatunbosun stated.Other speakers at the meeting emphasised the need for neutrality on the part of security operatives and electoral officials, urging them to resist any attempt to compromise the process.The PUNCH reports that the electorate in Osun will be going to the poll on August 15 to elect a governor in the poll where 14 political parties including Accord, the ruling party in the state, and All Progressives Congress, the national ruling party, are fielding candidates. Other speakers at the meeting emphasised the need for neutrality on the part of security operatives and electoral officials, urging them to resist any attempt to compromise the process.The PUNCH reports that the electorate in Osun will be going to the poll on August 15 to elect a governor in the poll where 14 political parties including Accord, the ruling party in the state, and All Progressives Congress, the national ruling party, are fielding candidates. The PUNCH reports that the electorate in Osun will be going to the poll on August 15 to elect a governor in the poll where 14 political parties including Accord, the ruling party in the state, and All Progressives Congress, the national ruling party, are fielding candidates.