November 9, 2026

governorship election

Osun 2026: INEC adds SDP candidate to ballot, reprints election materials ahead of governorship poll INEC vote election

Osun 2026: INEC adds SDP candidate to ballot, reprints election materials ahead of governorship poll

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja August 12, 2026
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has included the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr. Francis Olugbenga Ajala, and his running mate, Faseke Babajimi Oladipo, on the ballot for the Osun State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026. The electoral body said the decision followed a...
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Osun poll: ADC raises alarm over alleged plot to arrest Aregbesola ahead of election ADC National Secretary Rauf Aregbesola

Osun poll: ADC raises alarm over alleged plot to arrest Aregbesola ahead of election

By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja August 12, 2026
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that there are plans to arrest its National Secretary, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, in the days leading up to Saturday’s Osun State governorship election, warning that such a move could undermine the credibility of the electoral process. In a statement issued on Wednesday by...
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Osun election: IGP Disu deploys DIG Ishyaku Mohammed to coordinate security operations IGP Olatunji Disu

Osun election: IGP Disu deploys DIG Ishyaku Mohammed to coordinate security operations

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja August 12, 2026
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has deployed Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Ishyaku Mohammed, to Osun State to coordinate security operations for the Governorship Election scheduled for Saturday, 15th August, 2026. The Force spokesman, CSP Anietie Iniedu, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, said the...
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Police warn against electoral violence, announce security arrangements for Osun governorship election Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu

Police warn against electoral violence, announce security arrangements for Osun governorship election

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja August 12, 2026
Nigeria Police Force (NPF), under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has warned political parties, candidates, supporters, and the public that the Osun State Governorship Election scheduled for Saturday, 15th August, 2026, must be peaceful. The Force warned that anyone who attempts to disrupt...
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Osun poll: Adeleke alleges plot to arrest Accord Party leaders, demands action against Fadahunsi Osun State Governor Adeleke

Osun poll: Adeleke alleges plot to arrest Accord Party leaders, demands action against Fadahunsi

By OLA MODUPE, Osogbo August 12, 2026
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has alleged that there is a plan to arrest leaders of the Accord Party ahead of Saturday’s election, urging the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to ensure that security agencies remain impartial throughout the electoral process. Addressing journalists during an emergency press briefing on...
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Osun election: Obi demands Fadahunsi’s apology over alleged threats, urges peaceful polls Peter Obi for 2027 presidential election

Osun election: Obi demands Fadahunsi’s apology over alleged threats, urges peaceful polls

Tom Chiahemen August 12, 2026
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned what he described as “incendiary” comments allegedly made by Senator Francis Fadahunsi ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State, warning that inflammatory political rhetoric could undermine the credibility of the electoral process. In a statement shared on his...
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Osun election: Amnesty International urges Nigerian Govt to uphold human rights, prevent violence Amnesty International

Osun election: Amnesty International urges Nigerian Govt to uphold human rights, prevent violence

By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja August 11, 2026
Amnesty international has called on the Nigerian authorities to fulfil their obligation to promote, protect, respect, and fulfil human rights amidst disturbing signs of violence, intimidation and allegations of interference, ahead of the Osun State gubernatorial election slated for 15 August 2026. Amnesty International in a statement on Tuesday...
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Adeleke receives royal endorsements from Ooni of Ife, Ogunsua ahead of Osun election Adeleke hails Ooni of Ife's support, urges peaceful voting ahead of Osun Governorship election

Adeleke receives royal endorsements from Ooni of Ife, Ogunsua ahead of Osun election

By OLA MODUPE, Osogbo August 11, 2026
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has expressed appreciation to traditional rulers in Ile-Ife and Modakeke for their prayers and support, saying the endorsements reflect growing confidence in his administration’s developmental strides across Osun State. In a post shared on his X account on Tuesday, Adeleke described his visit to...
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2027 election: Atiku raises concern over outdated BVAS ADC Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar

2027 election: Atiku raises concern over outdated BVAS

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja August 11, 2026
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has raised concerns over the use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), warning that the technology powering Nigeria’s elections is outdated and poses serious cyber and operational risks ahead of the 2027 general elections. Atiku’s concerns followed the...
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Davido sends urgent message to Trump over Osun election, warns against bloodshed Davido

Davido sends urgent message to Trump over Osun election, warns against bloodshed

By OLA MODUPE, Osogbo August 11, 2026
Nigerian music star Davido has appealed to United States President Donald Trump and the international community to closely monitor the forthcoming governorship election in Osun State amid concerns over possible violence. The award-winning singer made the appeal in a post shared on his official X account on Tuesday, where...
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Osun election: IPAC warns politicians against violence, says ‘you can’t kill people you want to govern’ IPAC

Osun election: IPAC warns politicians against violence, says ‘you can’t kill people you want to govern’

By OLA MODUPE, Osogbo August 11, 2026
Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has urged political leaders in Osun State to shun violence ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. IPAC National Chairman, Yusuf Dantalle, expressed concern over rising political tension and reported incidents of violence in parts of the state. He said it was wrong for politicians to attack...
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Davido: ‘Anybody supporting APC in Osun is an enemy of progress’ Adeleke opens 10-span Oke Fia flyover, says ‘they tried to stop us, but we delivered’

Davido: ‘Anybody supporting APC in Osun is an enemy of progress’

By OLA MODUPE, Osogbo August 11, 2026
Popular Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has stirred political debate ahead of the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election after declaring that anyone supporting the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state is “an enemy of progress.” The award-winning singer made the remark in...
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Osun decides 2026: Atiku storms Osogbo, rallies support for ADC candidate Najeem Salaam ahead of governorship poll Osun decides 2026: Atiku storms Osogbo, rallies support for ADC candidate Najeem Salaam ahead of governorship poll

Osun decides 2026: Atiku storms Osogbo, rallies support for ADC candidate Najeem Salaam ahead of governorship poll

By OLA MODUPE, Osogbo August 10, 2026
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday arrived in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, to participate in the grand finale of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship campaign ahead of Saturday’s election. Atiku, who disclosed his arrival in a post on his official X account, said he was accompanied...
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INEC extends deadline for submission of list of governorship, assembly candidates, suspends PVC collection in Osun INEC

INEC extends deadline for submission of list of governorship, assembly candidates, suspends PVC collection in Osun

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja August 9, 2026
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved an extension of the deadline for the submission (upload on the dedicated portal) of the list of candidates for the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly Elections for the February 2027 General Election. National Commissioner & Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee,...
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Davido: I will call Trump if Osun governorship election is manipulated Davido

Davido: I will call Trump if Osun governorship election is manipulated

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja August 7, 2026
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has stirred controversy after declaring that he would seek the intervention of United States President Donald Trump if he believes the forthcoming Osun State governorship election is compromised. The award-winning singer made the remarks during a livestream with content creator Carter...
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IGP Disu engages CSOs on election security ahead of Osun governorship poll IGP meets CSOs ahead of Osun governorship election

IGP Disu engages CSOs on election security ahead of Osun governorship poll

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja August 7, 2026
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has engaged representatives of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on security concerns surrounding the forthcoming Osun State Governorship Election scheduled for 15th August, 2026. The delegation was led by the Executive Director, CISLAC, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, and comprised representatives of YIAGA Africa, Nigerian...
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Adeleke opens 10-span Oke Fia flyover, says ‘they tried to stop us, but we delivered’ Adeleke opens 10-span Oke Fia flyover, says ‘they tried to stop us, but we delivered’

Adeleke opens 10-span Oke Fia flyover, says ‘they tried to stop us, but we delivered’

By OLA MODUPE, Osogbo August 7, 2026
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has announced the completion and opening of the 10-span Oke Fia Flyover in Osogbo, describing the project as a major milestone in his administration’s commitment to improving infrastructure and easing traffic congestion in the Osun State capital. The governor made the announcement in a...
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Uzodimma to Davido: I’m not an Osun voter, won’t decide who wins election, you remain my son Uzodimma to Davido: I'm not an Osun voter, won't decide who wins election, you remain my son

Uzodimma to Davido: I’m not an Osun voter, won’t decide who wins election, you remain my son

By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja August 7, 2026
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has dissociated himself from a report circulating on social media where his person has directly or indirectly been linked to the success or otherwise of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, the candidate of the Accord Party in the August 15, 2026 governorship election....
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UPDATED: Tinubu phones Adeleke, orders EFCC to vacate court order freezing Osun account UPDATED: Tinubu phones Adeleke, orders EFCC to vacate court order freezing Osun account

UPDATED: Tinubu phones Adeleke, orders EFCC to vacate court order freezing Osun account

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja August 7, 2026
President Bola Tinubu has informed Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke that he has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to vacate the court order freezing the state’s account. The latest development was disclosed on Thursday in an update from the Presidency, which confirmed that the President personally...
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UPDATED: Adeleke sues EFCC, demands ₦2bn damages over frozen Osun account EFCC freezes Osun Govt account 10 days to election, Adeleke alleges political intimidation, heads to court 

UPDATED: Adeleke sues EFCC, demands ₦2bn damages over frozen Osun account

By OLA MODUPE, Osogbo August 7, 2026
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has sued the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the freezing of the state’s Federal Statutory Allocation Account. The suit was filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja by a legal team led by M. T. Adekilekun, SAN. The Attorney General of...
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