The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has formally declared the Commission’s #OsunDecides2026 Situation Room closed following the successful conclusion of the Osun State Governorship Election and the declaration of the results in the early hours of Sunday, August 16, 2026.
Addressing staff at the Situation Room, Amupitan commended INEC personnel for their dedication, sacrifice and professionalism throughout the electoral process.
He praised staff at the Commission’s headquarters, Osun State and local government offices, as well as those deployed to polling units and technical teams, for working long hours under demanding conditions to ensure the successful conduct of the election.
The INEC chairman also attributed the peaceful conduct of the election to the grace and protection of Almighty God.
Describing the Osun election as a milestone rather than a destination, Amupitan said the lessons and experience gained must guide the Commission’s preparations for the 2027 general election.
He urged staff to maintain a high level of vigilance, transparency, professionalism and strict neutrality in the discharge of their duties.
“Let us learn from our experience, refine our strategies and approach the upcoming national task with renewed vigour and absolute neutrality. Let us remain steadfast in our duty, knowing that we are the gatekeepers of our nation’s democracy,” he said.
