The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has recorded a total of 381,817 fresh registrations at the end of the Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, exercise in Osun State.
This was disclosed by the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Osun State, Mrs Oluwatoyin O. Babalola, during a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, Correspondents’ Chapel in Osogbo on Tuesday.
Babalola said the commission achieved the figure with the support of stakeholders, particularly the media, whose contributions she described as vital to the success of the exercise.
She commended journalists for their commitment to truth and dedication to democratic values, noting that their consistent reportage had strengthened public trust in the electoral process.
“The role of the media is commendable and indispensable to the success of democratic exercises,” she said.
The REC urged media practitioners to intensify efforts in combating misinformation and disinformation, stressing that the commission recognises the media as critical stakeholders.
She added that INEC remained committed to conducting credible elections in line with the Electoral Act, the Constitution, and its operational guidelines.
According to her, the commission’s staff are fully prepared to deploy their experience and expertise towards the successful conduct of the forthcoming governorship election.
Babalola assured residents of the state that INEC under her leadership would deliver a free, fair, inclusive, and transparent election on August 15, 2026.
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