The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed receiving 80 percent of the non-sensitive materials required for the Osun State governorship election scheduled for August 15.
The Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Oluwatoyin Babalola made this known during a news conference held at the commission’s headquarters in Osogbo.
Speaking, the INEC REC said the commission was making steady preparations for the election and assured stakeholders that arrangements were progressing according to schedule.
She explained that INEC was working closely with relevant security agencies to guarantee the safe storage and protection of the election materials before deployment.
Addressing concerns over voter apathy, the Resident Electoral Commissioner urged stakeholders to intensify public enlightenment on the importance of participating in the electoral process.
She noted that political parties, civil society organizations, religious leaders, community leaders, journalists, and other stakeholders all have important roles to play in encouraging eligible voters to exercise their franchise.
Mrs. Babalola also appealed to media organizations to support the electoral process by providing fair, balanced, and credible reports throughout the election period.
She urged journalists to cooperate with the commission through balanced reportage and cautioned against actions that could overheat the polity.