Osun 2026: INEC charges stakeholders to safeguard credible poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on stakeholders in Osun State to take active roles in ensuring credible elections ahead of the 2026 governorship poll. The appeal came as the commission intensified grassroots engagement across the state. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mutiu Agboke, made the call during stakeholder meetings held in Osogbo, Ede […]
Osun 2026: INEC, KDI strengthen collaboration ahead of election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stepped up its collaboration with the Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) ahead of the 2026 Osun governorship election. The partnership is aimed at ensuring a credible, transparent, and peaceful election process in the state. Officials from both organisations met to discuss voter education, election monitoring, and ways to reduce […]
Osun 2026: ADC denies picking Najeem Salam, set for primary election
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed claims that it has already chosen Najeem Salam, a former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, as its governorship candidate for the 2026 Osun election. Party leaders explained that no one has been endorsed yet and that the party will follow due process. According to the […]
Osun Guber: PDP faction holds primary in Osogbo despite Adeleke’s exit
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has gone ahead with its governorship primary election in Osogbo, even though Senator Ademola Adeleke had earlier withdrawn from the race. The group insisted that the exercise must continue to keep the party’s internal democratic process alive. This decision deepened the tension within the […]
Osun LG Poll: Police Have Sealed our Office – OSSIEC Chairman, Abioye
The chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), Hashim Abioye, has expressed concern after police sealed the commission’s headquarters in Osogbo. Speaking on a radio program on Rave FM, Abioye said he was surprised by the development. However, he confirmed that the local government election had started in polling units across the state. […]
Osun election underway despite AGF’s advice, Governor Adeleke votes in polling unit
The Osun State election is happening as planned, despite calls for its suspension. Governor Ademola Adeleke cast his vote at Unit 9, Ward 2, in Ede North Local Government Area at 8 a.m. on Saturday. The election comes with rising tension, as the Nigeria Police Force had warned about possible unrest due to political disagreements. […]
Labour Party Withdraws From Osun Local Government Election
The Labour Party (LP) in Osun State has pulled out of the local government election set for Saturday. The party made this announcement on Friday in Osogbo. Mr. Adebayo Bello, the LP chairman in Osun, said the decision was due to poor security arrangements by the State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC). He asked OSSIEC to […]
Osun PDP chieftain, Adekunle alleges plot to disrupt LG polls
A former caretaker chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Dr. Akindele Adekunle, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of planning to cause chaos during the local government election scheduled for Saturday. In a statement on Thursday, Akindele claimed that hoodlums brought from other states were being disguised as police officers […]