Amnesty International seeks adequate security during Osun election
Amnesty International has urged Nigerian authorities to ensure neutrality and security during the upcoming Osun State governorship election. The call follows reports of escalating political violence and voter intimidation in the region.
Why it matters
Ensuring a peaceful and fair election is critical for maintaining democratic stability and protecting human rights in Nigeria.
Amnesty International on Tuesday called on security agencies and the Nigerian government at all levels to be neutral and protect the rights of the Osun State people to vote freely in Saturday’s governorship election, amid escalating violence in the lead-up to the poll.
In a statement it shared on its official X page, the group said it made the call “amidst disturbing signs of violence, intimidation and allegations of interference.”
It said it had seen signals of looming danger, calling on the relevant authorities to ensure accountability and investigate the recorded incidents, including deaths, and bring the perpetrators to book.
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