The Accord party in Osun State has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, of planning to manipulate the voters' register ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. In a statement released Friday by its Chairman, Pastor Victor Akande, the party alleged that APC leaders held a secret meeting at the Ileri Oluwa campaign office to direct the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Resident Electoral Commissioner in Osun, Oluwatoyin Babalola, to remove specific voters from the register. Accord claimed a three-man committee was formed during the meeting to liaise with INEC officials on the alleged operation. The party alleged that the plan involved removing at least 75 Accord members and 25 APC members from each affected polling unit, creating the appearance of a technical error. A source cited in the statement said the new Resident Electoral Commissioner had agreed to instruct the head of ICT to carry out the changes. Accord stated the operation was set to begin within days, with a call centre linked to APC governorship candidate Bola Oyebamiji serving as a coordination point. Pastor Akande condemned the alleged plot, calling it "an attempted coup plot against democracy and the democratic rights of Osun people." He warned that any attempt to tamper with the voters' register would be resisted and urged INEC to ensure a credible register free from partisan interference. Akande also called on "lovers of democracy" to remain vigilant. The APC responded swiftly, dismissing the allegations as false, baseless, and a deliberate attempt to mislead the public. In a statement signed by its Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, the party denied that APC leader Gboyega Oyetola held any meeting with INEC staff or issued instructions to the Resident Electoral Commissioner. Olabisi described the claims as fabrications driven by fear of electoral defeat and urged the public to disregard them. The APC affirmed its commitment to lawful campaigning ahead of the election.
Pastor Akande alleges a secret APC meeting to alter the voters' register, yet names no date, attendees, or evidence beyond a party statement. The claim hinges on an unnamed source and a call centre link to Bola Oyebamiji with no verification. If such a plot exists, Osun voters deserve proof, not warnings wrapped as revelations. Without it, the accusation risks becoming noise ahead of the 2026 poll.
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