Nyesom Wike, Osun elections and sanctity of the ballots

Vanguard News | 22-08-2026 07:07am |

The article criticizes FCT Minister Nyesom Wike's comments on the Osun State election, which suggested that President Tinubu could have influenced the outcome if he had chosen to. The author argues that such statements misunderstand democracy, as the power to determine election outcomes resides with the people, not the president. It emphasizes that free and credible elections are a constitutional baseline, not a concession from those in power.

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