CSO raises alarm over rising pre-election violence in Osun

A Civil Society Organisation in Osun, Kimpact Development Initiative, KDI, has expressed concern over increasing violence, intimidation and insecurity in Osun State ahead of the 15 August 2026 governorship election, urging stakeholders to take urgent steps to prevent further escalation.
The organisation made the call during a press conference, on Thursday 
It warned that elections should remain a peaceful civic process through which citizens freely choose their leaders rather than occasions for conflict and bloodshed.
KDI said its ongoing pre-election observation and violence monitoring activities documented 44 election-related violent incidents across the state between October 2025...