OSOGBO, OSUN STATE — Tension has heightened across Osun State following the public circulation of a controversial document containing the names and personal telephone numbers of stalwarts of the All Progressives Congress (APC) reportedly tasked with coordinating election logistics.

​The leaked document, which has rapidly gone viral across various social media platforms and messaging apps, covers all 30 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state as well as the Ife East Area Office.


​According to an accompanying statement issued by a collective identifying as "concerned citizens," the release of the directory is a proactive measure aimed at ensuring absolute transparency during the electoral process.

​"Attached is the list of APC chieftains who have been engaged to coordinate election logistics across the 30 Local Government Areas and the Area Office," the statement read.



​The group explicitly called on stakeholders, party agents, and members of the public to monitor the activities of those listed closely, emphasizing that election materials must be strictly accounted for.



​Public Vigilance and Direct Warnings

​The compilers of the list have openly encouraged citizens across every local government to reach out directly to the affected chieftains via phone calls and text messages.


​"Concerned citizens across every local government area are hereby urged to call and message these individuals; the whole world is watching them, nothing must happen to election materials under their watch," the statement warned.


​Furthermore, the group directed appeals to the personal circles of the affected chieftains, urging friends and family members to advise them against any actions that could compromise the integrity of the polls.


​"Their friends and families should also warn them, all we want is a free, fair, and credible election in Osun State."



​Reactions and Next Steps

​As of the time of filing this report, the leadership of the Osun State chapter of the APC has yet to officially react to the publication or verify the authenticity of the phone numbers and names contained in the document. Independent security and electoral watchdogs have continued to appeal for calm, urging all political actors and citizens to operate within the bounds of the law to guarantee a peaceful and credible electoral outcome.