Leading Governorship aspirants in the July 16 election would see expected to feature in the epic debate organised by Channels Television.in partnership with Situation Room.
Five governorship candidates are expected to participate in the Osun Governorship Debate 2022 set to commence at 7pm.
Channels Television’s political editor, Seun Okinbaloye, who will moderate the debate, will grill participants on critical issues bordering on security and deployment of security vote, job creation, education, infrastructure, social inclusion, stance on vote-buying, wealth creation, as well as the state’s economic growth among others.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had announced that it would conduct the election in all the local government areas of the state on July 16.
INEC cleared 15 candidates from various political parties to contest the governorship election.
However, five candidates will participate in the Osun Governorship Debate 2022 where they will have the opportunity to talk about their plans for the people of Osun State if returned elected.
They incumbent Governor Adegboyega Oyetola who is seeking re-election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for another four-year term, and Senator Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
A former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and candidate of the Labour Party, Yusuf Lasun, as well as Dr Oyegoke Omigbodun of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), and Dr Akin Ogunbiyi of the Accord Party, are also expected to show up for the debate.