In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Adewunmi Adesina, the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights said the transfer could affect public confidence in the electoral process if not properly managed. The group acknowledged that staff postings fall within the powers of INEC, but maintained that the timing of the redeployment had generated anxiety among stakeholders.
The rights organisation said the development had raised fresh concerns about neutrality and transparency ahead of the poll, warning that early signs of tension should not be ignored. It added that the credibility of the election would depend not only on assurances by INEC, but also on how the commission handles sensitive decisions in the build-up to the exercise.
INEC, however, has dismissed the concerns, describing the redeployment of Agboke as a routine administrative procedure. The commission said the transfer should not be interpreted as interference in the forthcoming governorship election.
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The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights has raised concerns over the redeployment of Osun Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, warning that the move could affect public confidence ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. Fresh concerns have emerged over preparations for the August 15, 2026 governorship election in Osun State following the redeployment of...
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- The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights has raised concerns over the redeployment of Osun Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr.
- Mutiu Agboke, warning that the move could affect public confidence ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election.
- Fresh concerns have emerged over preparations for the August 15, 2026 governorship election in Osun State following the redeployment of the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr.
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The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights has raised concerns over the redeployment of Osun Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, warning that the move could affect public confidence ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. Fresh concerns have emerged over preparations for the August 15, 2026 governorship election in Osun State following the redeployment of...
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April 15, 2026
