INEC presents register of 2.34m voters to parties ahead of Osun poll
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday presented the electronic register containing 2,339,233 registered voters to political parties in Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election.
The register was presented by the state’s Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, who said it would enable political parties to review the list of eligible voters, plan their campaigns effectively and engage the electorate in a lawful and meaningful manner before the poll.
“The presentation of the Electronic Register of Voters is one of the critical statutory responsibilities of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and an essential component of ensuring transparency, inclusiveness and credibility in the electoral process,” Babalola said.
She explained that the presentation was in line with Sections 19 and 20 of the Electoral Act, 2026 (as amended), which require the commission to compile, maintain, update and make the register available to political parties ahead of elections.
Babalola urged political parties to use the register to deepen voter education, encourage greater citizen participation in the electoral process and promote higher voter turnout, describing active participation as a key indicator of a healthy democracy.
The REC warned against using the register for vote buying, voter inducement, intimidation or any other form of electoral malpractice.
She reaffirmed INEC’s commitment to conducting a free, fair, credible, inclusive and transparent governorship election in Osun State, saying preparations for the poll were on course.
Babalola also urged political parties and other stakeholders to reject violence, hate speech, misinformation, vote buying and every other act capable of undermining the credibility of the election.
