Accord Party Accuses APC of Hacking Plot Ahead of Osun Elections

The Osun State Accord Party has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of harboring hackers to manipulate election results in the upcoming gubernatorial poll. Allegations state that hackers from Lagos and Abuja have set up operations in a hotel in Osogbo, targeting the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) digital systems. Accord's chairman, Victor Akande, called for increased security measures from INEC to protect against these threats. The APC has dismissed these claims as unfounded and a tactic to distract from their electoral campaign. Both parties are preparing for the August 15 elections, with the Accord Party fielding incumbent governor Ademola Adeleke and the APC candidate being Bola Oyebamiji. The situation highlights concerns over cybersecurity in the electoral process and the potential for digital manipulation of results.

Key Points: • Accord Party alleges APC is harboring hackers to manipulate election results. • Hackers reportedly set up operations in a hotel in Osogbo, targeting INEC's systems. • APC denies allegations, calling them unfounded and a distraction from the election.