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Osun INEC Tells Media To Report Facts

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has described as false, a newspaper report that 25 political parties in Osun State walked out on the Chairman … Continue reading Osun INEC Tells Media To Report Facts


The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has described as false, a newspaper report that 25 political parties in Osun State walked out on the Chairman of the commission, Professor Attahiru Jega, during the stakeholders’ meeting in Osogbo last week.

The State Resident Electoral Commission, Dr Rufus Akeju, who spoke to newsmen, said that it was imperative to shed light on the truth rather than send inciting stories, capable of misleading the populace.

Dr Akeju said that contrary to the report, only four parties which include Labour Party, APGA, PDM and PDP protested at the programme, while only one of the parties staged a walk-out.

The INEC Resident Electoral Commission urged journalists to be factual in their reportage, so as not to mislead or misinform the populace.

He further stated that the walk out did not in any way bring to an end the stakeholders’ meeting, rather the meeting went on smoothly. INEC has promised to ensure a free and fair election in the August 9, 2014 governorship polls in Osun State.