By joshua Osun Governorship Election: CRPP
Warns Against Violence, Adopts Gov. Ademola Adeleke For Second Tenure
By Ikhili Ebalu, Benin city
The Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP) on Tuesday formally adopted the candidature of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Accord party for the Osun State governorship election scheduled for August 15, 2026.
They urged the electorate to come out in large numbers and vote for their governor Adeleke and ensure that their votes are properly counted.
Dr. Samson Isibor, National Chairman of the coalition in a press conference in Benin city, stated that, “after extensive consideration of developments in Osun State, the performance of the present administration and the need to sustain the state’s development trajectory, the CRPP has resolved to support Governor Adeleke for a second term”.
The coalition added that, their position is based principally on assessment that Governor Adeleke has performed creditably well in office and deserves the opportunity to consolidate the achievements of his administration.
They urged the electorate to come out in large numbers and vote for their governor Adeleke and ensure that their votes are properly counted.
“We therefore call on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remain transparent, impartial and professional throughout the voting, counting, collation and declaration processes.”
They called on the Nigeria Police Force, other security agencies and all state actors involved in the election to provide a level playing ground for all participants.
“The security agencies must protect voters, candidates, party agents, electoral officials and election materials without discrimination”, he added.
The CRPP also issued a strong warning against any attempt to rig, manipulate or otherwise subvert the August 15 governorship election.
The CRPP calls on all political parties, candidates, supporters and their agents to reject violence before, during and after the election.
“We warn against vote buying, voter intimidation, manipulation of electoral materials, falsification of results, interference with the collation process and any other practice capable of undermining the will of the Osun electorate.” They stated.
Dr. Isibor, further stated that the CRPP is particularly concerned about reports of what it describes as persistent intimidation, arrest and harassment of members and supporters of the Accord in the build-up to the election.
“We therefore call on the Nigeria Police Force and its leadership to immediately put an end to any form of intimidation, harassment or unlawful restriction allegedly targeted at Accord members.
Adding that, the police must understand that their constitutional responsibility is to protect all citizens and provide a secure environment for every political party and candidate to campaign and participate freely in the electoral process.
“We strongly advise the police against allowing themselves to be used, directly or indirectly, to intimidate members of the Accord or any other political party. Security agencies must remain neutral, professional and impartial”. He stated.
Concluding that, the CRPP will continue to defend constitutional democracy and the right of citizens to freely choose their leaders. Osun belongs to its people. Let the people decide”,he stated.