Nigeria: Demonstrations likely over the coming days across Osun State after tribunal nullifies governorship election results Jan. 27

Event

Supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will likely continue to protest across Osun State in the coming days after a tribunal nullified governorship election results Jan. 27 and declared Governor Adegboyega Oyetola from the All Progressive Congress (APC) as the winner. While the initial winner Governor Ademola Adeleke has called for calm and announced the PDP will contest the ruling, protests and unrest have been reported across several cities in Osun in the aftermath of the verdict Jan. 27. There are reports of ongoing protests across the state Jan. 28; there have been no reported clashes or widespread disruptions at the time of writing. Affected locations include at least Osogbo, Ilesa, Ikirun, and Ede.

An increased security presence and localized disruptions are likely in the vicinity of all gatherings; protesters may obstruct road traffic. Demonstrations may turn violent and clashes between PDP and APC supporters, as well as between protesters and police, are possible.

Advice

Avoid all protests and plan for possible transport disruptions across Osun. If violence occurs, immediately leave the area and seek shelter in a secure, nongovernmental building. Heed the instructions of security personnel.