The Imole Campaign Council, known as TICC, has moved into the concluding stage of its effort to catalog every person harmed by election-related violence in Osun State, covering incidents that unfolded before, during, and in the immediate aftermath of the governorship race.
In a statement released Tuesday in Osogbo, the council’s spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, voiced deep sympathy for the individuals and families whose lives were upended by the bloodshed and chaos that marked the electoral period. The toll, he said, spans far beyond a single category of suffering, touching those who lost their lives, the wounded, the assaulted, those whose property was destroyed, people who were arrested, and anyone else caught in the crossfire of political conflict.
Olajengbesi said the documentation drive is now running across every corner of the state, and he urged anyone who has not yet turned in the details of affected persons to do so without delay, as the clock is ticking toward a firm deadline.
He made it clear that this effort carries no partisan agenda. It is not a shelter for loyalists or a tool for the campaign’s inner circle. Instead, it casts a wide net, designed to capture every victim, no matter which party they backed, which flag they waved, or how they cast their vote.
“This exercise is not party-based,” Olajengbesi said. “It covers every victim, irrespective of political affiliation, party membership or voting preference.”
He added that anyone who lost a loved one, bore injuries, or watched their property go up in flames deserves more than a passing nod. They deserve sympathy, support, justice, and proper compensation, and none of that should hinge on which candidate they supported.
For those ready to come forward, the council laid out exactly what it needs: the victim’s full name, local government, ward and community, a phone number or next-of-kin contact, the nature of the incident, the date and location, and a straightforward account of what happened. Supporting evidence is also welcome, including photographs, videos, medical records, police reports, witness contacts, and an update on the victim’s current condition or status.
The council stressed that this painstaking documentation is not busywork. It is the bedrock for building a credible case to pursue justice, hold perpetrators accountable, and secure real support and compensation for those who suffered.
“All outstanding reports and supporting evidence should be forwarded by text message or WhatsApp to +234 703 743 9142 on or before Friday, August 21, 2026,” the statement read, closing with a firm pledge: “Osun comes first.”
