Osun election: Ex-TMG chair raises alarm over rising political tension

A former chairperson of the Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) and Associate Professor of Law, Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, has expressed deep concern over the escalating political tension ahead of the 15 August governorship election in Osun State, warning that the prevailing atmosphere could undermine the credibility of the poll and erode public confidence in Nigeria’s democratic process.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the human rights lawyer and governance expert called on political parties, candidates, security agencies, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other stakeholders to exercise restraint and ensure that the election is conducted in a peaceful, transpar...