Atiku Demands Urgent Investigation into ‘Contrived’ Voter Registration Figures in Osun

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for an immediate probe into what he described as “contrived” voter registration figures coming out of Osun State, warning that the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral process could be at risk if the issue is not addressed swiftly.

Speaking through his Media Adviser, Mazi Paul Ibe, in a statement to Vanguard on Thursday, Atiku expressed deep concern over the sharp discrepancy between the voter registration figures in Osun and those reported in other states during the same period.

“Yes, His Excellency is, of course, concerned about it,” Ibe confirmed.

According to data released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Osun State recorded approximately 393,000 new voter registrations in just over a week of the ongoing continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise. In stark contrast, five other states combined reported fewer than 5,000 new registrations within the same timeframe.

“Any attempt, any plan, or any agenda to inflate figures in particular states, or across the country, should be investigated,” Ibe stated.

“There should be an investigation so that no one is left in doubt, and so that the figures published by INEC are seen as genuine, not contrived.”

Ibe stressed the importance of swift and transparent action to preserve public confidence in the electoral process, particularly ahead of the 2027 general elections.

“That is important. It needs to be investigated without delay,” he emphasized.
“There is an urgency to this because what we are trying to do is to remove every obstacle that could undermine the integrity of the democratic process ahead of the 2027 general elections.”

Atiku’s concerns echo those recently raised by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which also described the figures from Osun as statistically implausible and questioned their credibility.

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