The Zenith Labour Party, ZLP, candidate in the forthcoming August election in Osun State, Engr. John Olufemi Adesuyi, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to provide adequate security for Permanent Voter Card, PVC, collection centres across the state.
The candidate, who addressed journalists in Osogbo on Tuesday, said the appeal became necessary following the carting away of PVCs at a collection centre in Odo-Otin Local Government Area on Sunday.
Describing the incident as unfortunate, Adesuyi said the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Oluwatoyin Babalola, must work with security agencies to ensure that the PVCs are secured in order not to disenfranchise eligible voters.
According to him, the safety of PVCs and collection materials is critical to the credibility of the electoral process.
“We cannot afford a situation where voters who have done the right thing by registering will be denied their cards due to negligence or criminal activities,” he said.
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Adesuyi called for the immediate deployment of security personnel to all INEC offices and designated collection points, especially in rural areas.
“The Odo-Otin case should serve as a wake-up call. If one centre can be compromised, others are vulnerable,” the ZLP candidate warned.
Adesuyi concluded by saying that ZLP remains committed to a peaceful and credible election in Osun.
“We are calling on the REC to act now. Safeguard our PVC collection centres. Protect the votes, protect democracy. The people of Osun deserve nothing less,” he stated.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
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