A leading governorship aspirant in Osun State, Prince Dotun Babayemi, has called on eligible voters to participate actively in the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a change of government in the state during the 2026 governorship election slated for August 8.
Babayemi further noted that increased participation in the CVR would not only strengthen the chances of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Osun poll but also boost President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
In a statement released on Sunday, the Gbongan-born politician urged residents to turn out in large numbers for the exercise. He also charged APC leaders and members across the state to embark on house-to-house mobilisation and awareness campaigns to encourage widespread involvement.
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According to him, the appeal has become crucial given the decisive role voter registration will play in shaping the outcome of the elections.
“The people’s participation would enable those yearning for a change of administration in the state, to have the opportunity of voting for the APC during next year’s gubernatorial election in the state and at the same time, ensure the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
“It’s important our people come out in their large number for this INEC driven voters card registration exercise for the governorship election slated for next year in the state. Voter’s card is the only allowed tool that can be used to elect a new governor as from next year” he stressed
Babayemi canvassed that nothing must be left to chance in ensuring that the residents participate fully in the exercise, adding that those who need to update their data should use the opportunity offered by the period, to do so.