SAT, 16 JULY, 2022-theGBJournal| Voting is underway to decide the 2022 winner in the race to Osun State Government House.
Voting began at about 9.00am today with officials and security agents on standby as early as 7.00am for voters at the various polling units across the state, in response to call by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) who had earlier stipulated penalties for polling officers who failed to report on time or to discharge his/her duties on an election day without lawful excuse.
The Penalties for any defaulting official was stipulated as follows: A maximum fine of N500.000 or 12 months imprisonment or both.
‘’I have assured our stakeholders and the people of Osun State that the Commission will not to the advantage or disadvantage of any political party or candidate,’’ INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu said Friday before the election proper began today. ‘’We have made adequate arrangement for the election, and we have promised a level playing field for all. The security agencies have assured us of safety.’’
Mahmood appealed to the Osun people to uphold the Commission’s Code of Conduct, ‘’display your usual sense of commitment and professionalism, remain above board and firmly resist any unethical behavior.’’
He urged them to also stick to the Oath of Neutrality to which they all have subscribed.
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