"Ensure Free, Fair and Credible Poll, ADC Begs INEC ahead of Bye-Election

 

The Ogun state candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Barrister Solomon Oluwaseyi Osho, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a free, fair, credible poll during the August 16, 2025 Remo Federal Constituency bye-election in the state.

The exercise is to fill the vacant position in the green chamber following the death of late Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga.

Osho, who made the call during his appearance on the monthly guest forum tagged “MEET THE PRESS” organized by the Ogun State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) at Iwe Iroyin Hall, Oke Ilewo Abeokuta, the state capital, asked the electoral umpire to ensure a level playing ground for all candidates and political parties participating in the poll.

The ADC Candidate, however, said while he could not overrule the possibility of electoral malpractices during the exercise, the commission must ensure transparency in the conduct of the poll.

“I have the confidence that with my experience in politics, I am not afraid to face candidates of the ruling APC and main opposition, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the August 16, 2025 poll.

“ADC remains the party to beat in the forthcoming bye-election in the state, we can only appeal to the INEC to ensure level playing ground towards achieving free, fair and credible election on that day”, he concluded.

Speaking on the legislative role, the opposition candidate assured that he will consolidate on the bill seeking the creation of Ijebu province from Ogun State if elected.

Osho explained that he will work with the Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, who sponsored the bill, to ensure passed the final reading.

 “I will work with Senator Gbenga to ensure the creation of Ijebu State, over the time we have been on the creation of the state, because it was not the only province that has not been given a state”, The Candidate stated.