By Shina Abubakar Osogbo

In a bid to ensure a credible electoral process, the Kukah Centre has urged political actors participating in the 2026 Osun State governorship election to uphold the principles of the centre’s Peace Accord.

Speaking at a validation forum for stakeholders in the State on Wednesday in Osogbo, the Senior Programmes Manager of the Kukah Centre, Eaton Ajanya, stressed that commitments made under the Peace Accord must go beyond symbolic endorsements.

He emphasised that the Peace Accord remains a critical tool for preventing electoral violence, promoting responsible conduct, and strengthening public confidence in the democratic process.

He said, “Peaceful elections require early action, not post-election response, electoral credibility depends on accountability, neutrality, and transparency. Political actors must uphold Peace Accord commitments, citizens play a vital role in promoting peaceful participation, preventing electoral violence is a shared responsibility.”

Meanwhile the, Project Manager at The Kukah Centre, Barr. Asabe Ndahi, the assessment, conducted ahead of the August 15 election, examined prevailing political alignments and security dynamics across the state, with particular attention to high-risk areas.

She added that She listed Boripe, Osogbo, Irewole, Obokun and Ife Central as areas with notable security and political concerns, adding that these insights were carefully documented in the report.

She said, “Following the validated analysis in which we looked at the political and security dynamics in the Osun state, ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial elections, we were able to pick out some flash points in LG areas and we saw places like Boripe, Osogbo, Irewole, Obokun Ife Central, which had significant security and political dynamics.

“Stakeholders validated our claims ahead of the election so we can go back to our principals at the national peace committee and determine the kind of intervention we will carry out in Osun State.“