‎By Hosea Parah

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‎The Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting what he described as a transparent, free, fair and credible governorship election in the state.

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‎BON, in a statement by its executive secretary, Yemisi Bamgbose, in Abuja on Thursday, also called for the immediate prosecution of all those found to have committed electoral crimes during the Osun governorship election, saying the prosecution would serve as a deterrent to others.

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‎According to him, INEC, under Joash Amupitan, passed the real litmus test in Osun.

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‎He said the outcome of the election, if improved upon, could serve as a model for subsequent elections in the country.

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‎“INEC deserves commendation for deploying all that was required to ensure the realisation of a free and fair election,” he said.

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‎Bamgbose also commended security agencies for providing adequate security, which, he said, helped minimise tension and criminality during the election.

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‎“It is imperative that INEC ensures the prosecution of all persons who perpetrated electoral crimes to serve as a deterrent to others.

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‎“We, therefore, call on INEC and other relevant agencies to ensure strict enforcement of electoral laws and prosecution of all offenders,” Bamgbose said.