August 24, 2026 | 6:19 PM
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has inaugurated a 10-man Committee on Election Violence Victims to verify claims and manage relief for those affected by poll-related violence.The committee will also supervise the disbursement of the N500 million Election Violence Victims Relief Endowment Fund approved by the state government.
In a statement issued in Osogbo on Monday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor said the committee will be chaired by the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun.Other members include Mrs Eniola Omotoso, Emmanuel Olowu representing CSOs, Alhaja Balkiss Akinleye, nominees of the Nigeria Police Force and DSS, Alhaji Moshood Suleiman from the Ministry of Information, Moses Faremi Esq from the Ministry of Justice, Hon. Yemi Lawal, while Mr Sola Sonibare, Executive Secretary of Osun Investment Promotion Agency, will serve as Secretary.
According to the statement, the committee is mandated to receive petitions and supporting evidence from victims, ascertain eligibility, and recommend appropriate relief in line with government guidelines.The government said the initiative reflects Governor Adeleke’s commitment to supporting citizens who suffered losses, injuries, displacement, or other hardships due to election violence.
It urged all affected persons with genuine claims to cooperate with the committee by providing accurate information and evidence. The government added that the ₦500 million fund will be administered transparently, fairly, and strictly for verified victims.
