Osun IPAC said its position followed a July 22, 2026, court judgment involving the Social Democratic Party, SDP, which it said had implications for the preparation of electoral materials.

The council which made this known in a statement by its caretaker committee chairman, Odesola Oluseye Titus, urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to comply with the judgment and ensure that all materials deployed for the election meet the required specifications.

According to the council, “customised ballot papers and result sheets are necessary to safeguard the credibility and transparency of the election. The commission should not proceed with materials that did not comply with the applicable electoral requirements.

“It is unacceptable for INEC to proceed with uncustomised ballot papers and result sheets, especially after a court ruling that has clear implications for the integrity of the election.”

He added, “We demand accountability and adherence to the rule of law and to the Electoral Act 2026, as amended. Every political party deserves a fair process.”

He said INEC should have acted on the court judgment earlier and taken steps to ensure that election materials complied with the required specifications.

He warned that failure to address the issue could raise questions about the conduct of the August 15 poll, while urging the commission to take immediate corrective measures.

The IPAC chairman also alleged that Pauline Ugoyenka, identified as the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner for Ebonyi State, was currently in Osogbo despite not appearing on the list of RECs deployed to Osun State.

Odesola called on the INEC Chairman to investigate and sanction her if found to have breached any electoral rules.

“We stand united in our stance, there is no room for compromise when it comes to the democratic rights of the people of Osun State, Titus said.

“We urge the Commission to take immediate steps to rectify this situation and conduct the election using fully customised ballot papers and result sheets.”

He said Osun IPAC would continue monitoring developments ahead of the election and advocate for what it described as a fair and transparent electoral process.

DAILY POST also gathered that the distribution of sensitive electoral materials earlier scheduled for Thursday was postponed due to the inclusion of the Osun SDP governorship and deputy governorship candidates.

The Osun INEC spokesperson, Musa Olurode disclosed to DAILY POST that the distribution would commence at a yet to be announced date.

He said the Inspector-General of Police, has made adequate arrangements for the transportation of all personnel deployed from Akwa Ibom to Osun and their return to the state after the election duty.

He directed all officers to travel strictly through the officially approved transportation arrangements and warned commanders and other personnel against collecting money from any officer under the guise of transportation or related movement expenses.

He further directed that any attempt to demand or collect such money should immediately be reported through the appropriate channel.

The commissioner warned that any officer found engaging in misconduct, extortion, unauthorised collection of money or violation of lawful directives would be held personally accountable and subjected to appropriate disciplinary action.

“You are going to Osun State as representatives of the Nigeria Police Force and of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command. You must remain completely neutral and professional. No consumption of alcohol while on duty, or any other act capable of bringing the Nigeria Police Force into disrepute.

“Do not allow yourselves to be used by any political party, candidate or individual. The Inspector-General of Police has made adequate arrangements for your transportation to Osun State and back. No officer should pay for his or her movement,” he said.

He linked Tinubu’s leadership experience to putting someone unfamiliar with an aircraft in the cockpit, saying the President may be overwhelmed by the difficulties of governing the country.

“You assume an office and you don’t know what it means, it’s like carrying a young man into the cockpit of an aircraft. He is seeing so many buttons, he does not know what that represent.

“That is how president Tinubu is feeling now and many have felt before him. He just gets there and they see so many buttons and they keep pressing anyhow or they give up and just lie down and say somebody handle it for me. 

According to him, effective leadership requires a deep understanding of the country and its challenges.

Adebayo also faulted the administration’s approach to ministerial appointments, particularly the concentration of key positions in certain states and local governments.

“We do not have the greed to go to one state and choose three ministers for one state. Where in my state, for example, the Minister of Finance and Minister of Interior are from the same local government. Nobody who is a responsible leader will govern like that,” he said.