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Oyo Kingmakers Who Collected Bribe May Be Prosecuted -Makinde

  Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has threatened to prosecute and punish all Chiefs or Kingmakers within the Oyomesi or others, who might have collected bribe or gratification in the selection process that culminated into the emergence Akeem Abimbola Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. This followed reports that cash was allegedly offered to some chiefs by a contender for the Alaafin stool. Makinde issued the warning on Monday during the official presentation of the Staff of Office and Certificate of Appointment to Oba Owoade.  Owoade succeeded late Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, whose reign lasted for five decades. At the brief ceremony, Governor Makinde emphasised transparency and accountability in the selection process of the new monarch The governor described the Alaafin-elect as a leader poised to upholding the cultural and historical heritage of the Oyo Kingdom, noting that the Alaafin of Oyo is not just a traditional ruler but a custodian of rich history and...

Stakeholders must collaborate for electoral success - Osun REC, Agboke

 


The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Resident Electoral Commissioner in Osun State, Dr Mutiu Agboke has asserted that the success of any election is tied to the collaboration between security agencies, civil society organisations, political parties and the electorates.

Agboke also advised that to attain electoral success, there ought to be improved training and capacity building, better logistics and infrastructures, stronger collaboration with stakeholders, comprehensive voter education and regular town hall meetings.

The INEC made these assertions at a town hall meeting on electoral reform organised by the Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa, PAACA on Thursday in Osogbo.

Agboke also advocated a continual building on the successes of the 2023 elections and addressing the identified challenges.

In his words, “As we look ahead to future elections, it is imperative that we build on the successes of the 2023 elections and address the identified challenges.

“Enhanced training and capacity building for electoral officials, security personnel, and other stakeholders to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in their roles.

“Improved logistics and infrastructure to ensure timely delivery of electoral materials and seamless operation of technological tools.

“Stronger collaboration with stakeholders. Comprehensive voter education.”

While assuring that INEC is committed to its responsibility of conducting free, fair, and credible elections as observed in the conduct of the 2023 General Elections, Agboke urged the participants to continue to work towards a brighter and more democratic future for the country.

In her address, the Osun State Director of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Elizabeth Bola Morgan observed that the 2023 general elections were the best in the country.

“The 2023 Presidential and NASS Election were the best-organised elections in the history of INEC in recent times. This was due to the repeal of the Electoral Act No.6 2010 and the enactment of the Electoral Act 2022 to regulate the conduct of Federal, State and Area Council Elections, use of card readers, BVAS), and other technological devices in elections. Political party primaries provide a timeline for the submission of a list of candidates, criteria for substitution of candidates, limit of campaign expenses, and addressing the omission of names of candidates or logo of political parties.”

 

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