Osun Lawmakers Allege Foul Play Following INEC Decision To Redeploy Resident Electoral Commissioner Mutiu Agboke

Osun lawmakers allege potential electoral manipulation following the sudden redeployment of REC Mutiu Agboke to Ondo State ahead of the 2026 polls.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 10, 2026, 3:14 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Business Hallmark

Sudden Leadership Transition Sparks Legislative Backlash

The political atmosphere in Osun State shifted significantly following an announcement from the national headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission. On Wednesday evening, the electoral body confirmed the redeployment of Dr. Mutiu Agboke, the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Osun, to a new post in Ondo State. Dr. Agboke reportedly shared the update with local media through a digital communication platform shortly after the decision was finalized, marking the end of his current tenure in the state.

Suspicions Of Systematic Electoral Interference Emerge

Members of the Osun State House of Assembly convened on Thursday to address the public regarding what they perceive as a suspicious administrative maneuver. The legislature voiced significant anxiety that this transfer is merely the first step in a broader pattern of personnel changes. Lawmakers noted that they anticipate further redeployments affecting key staff, including the Administrative Secretary, various Electoral Officers, and specialized ICT personnel who manage the state’s digital voting infrastructure.

Comparison To Regional Electoral Schedules Raises Questions

The assembly highlighted a perceived inconsistency in how the electoral commission is handling staff rotations across different territories. During their address in Osogbo, representatives pointed out that similar changes were not implemented in Ekiti State, despite that region having an election scheduled earlier than the Osun 2026 cycle. This discrepancy in timing led the legislative body to conclude that the move might be part of a targeted effort to influence the local democratic landscape rather than a standard bureaucratic rotation.