INEC not solely responsible for election irregularities – Osun REC

The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Osun State, Dr Mutiu Agboke, says the conduct and credibility of the 2026 Osun State governorship election is not the sole responsibility of the electoral body but a collective duty requiring synergy among multiple stakeholders. Speaking during on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu, Ogun […]

The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Osun State, Dr Mutiu Agboke, says the conduct and credibility of the 2026 Osun State governorship election is not the sole responsibility of the electoral body but a collective duty requiring synergy among multiple stakeholders.

Speaking during on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu, Ogun State, on Thursday, Agboke stressed that election management is a shared enterprise, and that deviations by other actors should not be misconstrued as failures of INEC alone.

He explained the roles of various actors and why collective responsibility is essential for a credible outcome.

He said when vote buying or other irregularities are being carried out by other agencies so INEC should not be held responsible for their actions.

“That we conduct the election does not mean anything. I’ve just told you, election is a multi stakeholder activity. So, don’t just put everything on the desk of INEC that because you are the one organizing the election. It’s not correct,” Agboke said.

He reinforced that INEC’s mandate is limited to statutory duties, primarily ensuring materials reach polling units, personnel are trained, and the legal processes for voter registration, accreditation and results management are dutifully executed.