Says People of Osun are Politically Conscious and Resolute
The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun, has raised concerns over what he described as a troubling pattern that could potentially influence the state’s electoral process.
Speaking to journalists, Egbedun disclosed that the Assembly had been informed of the sudden resignation of the Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He added that even more worrying are credible reports indicating an ongoing redeployment of key electoral personnel across Osun State.
According to the Speaker, the redeployments are not limited in scope. They reportedly involve administrative secretaries, electoral officers, assistant electoral officers, and ICT personnel roles that are central to ensuring transparent and credible elections.
He pointed out that a reshuffle of this magnitude has not been observed in Ekiti State, which comes ahead of Osun in the electoral timetable. This, he noted, raises an important question about why Osun appears to be the focal point of such changes.
Egbedun further revealed that there is information suggesting a link between these developments and the influence of Gboyega Oyetola, a claim that highlights the political sensitivity surrounding the situation.
Despite the concerns, the Assembly maintained that no form of administrative maneuvering can override the will of the people. Egbedun emphasized that residents of Osun State remain politically aware, vigilant, and determined to protect their democratic rights.
He also referenced reports of alleged plans within the Ife/Ijesha Senatorial District to compromise the electoral process by positioning partisan individuals in strategic roles, including returning officers and supervisors. Such actions, he warned, would not be tolerated.
The Assembly called on all electoral officials deployed to Osun to strictly adhere to the Constitution and the Electoral Act, stressing that the credibility of the process must remain intact.
Egbedun reiterated that anything short of a free, fair, and credible election would be firmly resisted by the people of the state. He also urged the international community, development partners, and election observers to pay close attention to unfolding developments in Osun.
Reaffirming the Assembly’s stance, the Speaker said the expectations of the people are clear and unwavering: a transparent and credible electoral process. He concluded by noting that Osun citizens will not accept any actions that undermine the integrity of their democratic choice.
