SERAP warns that rising political violence could undermine the credibility of Saturday’s Osun governorship election if urgent preventive action is not taken. Rights group urges INEC to document, publicly report, and promptly refer all cases of electoral violence and intimidation to security agencies for investigation and prosecution. SERAP calls for the protection of voters, candidates, journalists, observers, and civil society groups, insisting every Osun citizen must vote freely without coercion or intimidation. According to the organisation, swift action against perpetrators is essential to prevent further violence and restore public confidence in the electoral process. SERAP reminded INEC and political actors that Section 97 of the Electoral Act 2026 expressly prohibits threats of force, violence, and intimidation during political campaigns.