The Governor made this known to newsmen on Friday, June 9, 2017.

According to Punch, the Director, Bureau of Communication and Strategy, Semiu Okanlawon issued a statement saying  “In line with its established policy of observing June 12 of every year as Democracy Day, the State Government of Osun has declared Monday, June 12 as public holiday.”

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The 1993 election, according to reports, was said to be the freest and the fairest.