The Action Peoples Party, APP, in Osun State has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to strengthen the security of its technological systems ahead of the August 15 governorship election.
The party also warned against any form of manipulation that could undermine the credibility of the August 15 poll.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the Osun APP Chairman, Odesola Oluseye Titus, the party urged electoral officials to take immediate steps to secure all technology-related aspects of the electoral process against fraud and unauthorised interference.
He called for rigorous verification of the voters’ register, the proper functioning of card readers, and stronger safeguards to prevent unauthorised access to electoral data.
“We urge INEC to take immediate action to ensure that all the technological systems related to the electoral process are secured against fraudulent activities.
“This includes rigorous verification of the voters’ register, the proper functioning of card readers, and safeguarding against unauthorised access to data,” he said.
The APP demanded that the electoral body remain vigilant and proactive in addressing any technical challenges, insisting that every eligible voter must be allowed to participate freely and fairly in the election.
“We call on INEC to uphold its responsibility to the citizens and ensure that the electoral process is transparent, credible, and free from any form of technical tampering,” the statement added.
The party said it was expressing the concerns of residents of Osun State over alleged technical irregularities reported during the recent Ekiti State governorship election.
According to the APP, “Reports emerging from the Ekiti poll have raised questions about the reliability and transparency of some electoral practices, prompting calls for greater scrutiny of the technology deployed in future elections.
“The residents of Osun State have observed with increasing alarm the alleged technical irregularities that were reported during the recent Ekiti State Governorship Election.”
The party warned that the people of the state would not accept any attempt to manipulate the democratic process through technological means, stressing that the integrity of elections remains paramount.
“We want to emphasise unequivocally that the people of Osun State will not tolerate any form of technical rigging or manipulation that compromises the democratic process.
“The people of Osun State are watching closely, and we will not hesitate to mobilise against any strategies aimed at disenfranchising voters or manipulating the August 15 governorship election result,” he stated.
The APP expressed hope that INEC would provide assurances that the forthcoming governorship election would be conducted in line with the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and fairness.
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