WORLD PRESS CONFERENCE ADDRESS BY THE SPEAKER, OSUN STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY, RT. HON. ADEWALE OLUMIDE EGBEDUN, ON THREATS OF ELECTORAL VIOLENCE, VOTER INTIMIDATION AND THE NEED TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY IN OSUN STATE.
WORLD PRESS CONFERENCE ADDRESS BY THE SPEAKER, OSUN STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY, RT. HON. ADEWALE OLUMIDE EGBEDUN, ON THREATS OF ELECTORAL VIOLENCE, VOTER INTIMIDATION AND THE NEED TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY IN OSUN STATE. Osogbo, August 12, 2026. Gentlemen of the Press, Members of the International Media, Distinguished Representatives of the International Community, Our Foreign Partners, Ladies and Gentlemen, I address you today with a deep sense of responsibility and an urgent appeal to all institutions committed to democracy, the rule of law, justice and the protection of human life. Osun State stands at a defining moment. As we approach Saturday’s election, what should ordinarily be a celebration of democracy, civic participation and the peaceful exercise of the people’s constitutional rights is increasingly being overshadowed by disturbing statements, threats, intimidation, harassment and allegations of attempts to suppress voters. I am particularly concerned about the threats a...
