{
  "id": 2176192,
  "title": "INEC: We’ll Improve on Osun Governorship Election Standard",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/inec-well-improve-on-osun-governorship-election-standard",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-20T16:04:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/20/inec-well-improve-on-osun-governorship-election-standard/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has pledged to enhance the quality of the upcoming August 15 Osun state governorship election, according to Mohammed Haruna, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee. Haruna made this statement during a solidarity march in Abuja, attended by a coalition of political parties, ethnic youth organizations, community leaders, religious leaders, women leaders, civil society and other democratic stakeholders.\n\nHaruna expressed confidence that INEC's performance in elections would continue to improve, citing the Osun election as a benchmark for future electoral processes. He thanked participants for their contribution to the electoral process and assured that INEC remained committed to delivering free, fair and credible elections.\n\nThe coordinator of the group, Obed Agu, highlighted that the Osun governorship election has renewed confidence among Nigerians in the electoral process, setting a new democratic benchmark for the country. Agu emphasized that Osun must not be an exception but rather a standard for Nigeria's 2027 general election. The group expressed confidence in INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, praising his institutional independence, engagement with political parties, adherence to electoral timelines, and efforts to strengthen stakeholder engagement.",
  "summary": "Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja Ahead of the 2027 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has vowed to improve on the conduct of the August 15 Osun state governorship",
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}