By Richard Benjamin
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Osun has reaffirmed its neutrality in the forthcoming governorship election and warned corps members against accepting inducements or violating electoral guidelines in the discharge of their duties on Friday, July 24, 2026.
The NYSC Coordinator in Osun, Mr Ekeng Kubiangha, gave the warning in a statement issued in Osogbo, urging corps members participating in the election to remain apolitical and perform their duties in line with the Electoral Act and regulations.
According to him, corps members must strictly adhere to the guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) throughout the electoral process.
Kubiangha said the reaffirmation followed online reports alleging that corps members were being offered ₦50,000 to influence the outcome of the election.
He described the claim as false, misleading and without factual basis.
“The scheme does not authorise, coordinate, supervise or have knowledge of any such payment for political or unlawful purposes,” he said.
The state coordinator described the NYSC as a non-partisan institution committed to national unity, discipline and selfless service.
He further said the scheme was working closely with security agencies to ensure the safety and welfare of corps members before, during and after the election.
Kubiangha urged the public to disregard the report and called on media organisations to verify information with relevant authorities before publication.
