The Missions of the European Union, United Kingdom and United States of America have called for the “credible conclusion” of the Osun State governorship election.
The Independent National Electoral Commission had on Sunday declared the election, conducted on Saturday, as inconclusive, necessitating a rerun in seven polling units in four local government areas.
In a statement on Tuesday, the said it observed the voting in Osun State on September 22 and commended the people for voting peacefully, INEC for the improved organisation of the election and security agents for their conduct.
It added: “We urge that all continue to support a peaceful, free, fair, and credible completion of the process as INEC re-runs the election in seven polling units where — through no fault of their own — voters were not able to cast their votes and have them counted last Saturday.
“We stress the importance that the re-run should take place without any violence, intimidation, or vote buying.
“Whoever wins the election after Thursday’s vote should be magnanimous in victory, and whoever loses should be gracious in defeat.”