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Osun: Reject intimidation, turn out to vote

DARK clouds of violence and intimidation have gathered over Osun State in the run-up to Saturday’s governorship election.

By Oyetoke Adedayo Ebenezer

1 min read 2 views Updated Aug 28, 2026
DARK clouds of violence and intimidation have gathered over Osun State in the run-up to Saturday’s governorship election. Yet Osun people must not surrender to fear or allow violence to rob them of their democratic rights.

They must troop out to vote. It is an important civic duty they owe themselves, their children and the future of the state.

Five people were reportedly killed in Ilesa in pre-election violence just six days before the August 15 ballot. An earlier and heavier assault reportedly claimed about 30 lives across the state.

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DARK clouds of violence and intimidation have gathered over Osun State in the run-up to Saturday’s governorship election. DARK clouds of violence and intimidation have gathered over Osun State in the run-up to Saturday’s governorship election. Yet Osun people must not surrender to fear or allow violence to rob them of their democratic rights.They must troop out to...

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  • DARK clouds of violence and intimidation have gathered over Osun State in the run-up to Saturday’s governorship election.
  • Yet Osun people must not surrender to fear or allow violence to rob them of their democratic rights.They must troop out to vote.
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DARK clouds of violence and intimidation have gathered over Osun State in the run-up to Saturday’s governorship election. DARK clouds of violence and intimidation have gathered over Osun State in the run-up to Saturday’s governorship election. Yet Osun people must not surrender to fear or allow violence to rob them of their democratic rights.They must troop out to...

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August 14, 2026

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