Amnesty International seeks adequate security during Osun election
Amnesty International on Tuesday called on security agencies and the Nigerian government at all levels to be neutral and protect the rights of the Osun State people to vote freely in Saturday’s governorship election, amid escalating violence in the lead-up to the poll.
READ ALSO: Osun 2026: Davido writes Trump, international community Concerns about the neutrality of the police and key federal agencies have intesified in the past weeks following the controversial arrest of the Secretary to the Government of Osun State, Teslim Igbalaye, over unsubstantiated vote buying allegation.” The group, a global movement campaigning against human rights abuses, said “Nigerian authorities must fulfil their obligation to promote, protect, respect, and fulfil human rights…ahead of the Osun State gubernatorial election slated for 15 August 2026.
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