APC Chieftain Oyintiloye Calls for Peaceful Engagement Ahead of Osun Governorship Poll
Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, has urged political actors and residents of Osun State to embrace peace, tolerance, and responsible engagement before the upcoming governorship election. Oyintiloye stressed the APC's commitment to peaceful political participation and called on all stakeholders to avoid actions that could undermine peace. He also appealed to participants to support Bola Oyebamiji and the APC in the August 15 election.
NBA Warns of Orchestrated Violence Ahead of Osun Poll, Urges Police Neutrality
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has decried the rising cases of political killings and violence in Osun State ahead of Saturday's governorship election, describing them as orchestrated and planned. NBA President Afam Osigwe stated that approximately 73 election violence-related incidents have been reported, with a death toll of about 29 between May and July. Osigwe urged security agents to remain professional and neutral in carrying out their duties to ensure the security of the electoral process.
Yiaga Africa Urges Journalists to Educate Osun Voters on New Electoral Innovations
Yiaga Africa, an election observer group, has called on journalists to educate voters in Osun State about new electoral innovations for the upcoming governorship election. Executive Director Samson Itodo highlighted the electronic uploading of results from polling units via BVAS (e-EC8A) as a new process for Osun. He stressed the importance of voter education and urged journalists to monitor the process to ensure accuracy between physical and electronic results, according to Daily Post Nigeria.
Former PDP Aspirant Adedamola Endorses Governor Adeleke for Osun Governorship Election
A former governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Mr. Adebayo Adedamola, also known as Fryo, has endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for the upcoming August 15, 2026 governorship election. Adedamola, who was previously nominated by a PDP faction, made the endorsement according to Vanguard News. He had previously polled 919 votes in a party nomination process.
INEC Adds SDP Candidate to Osun 2026 Governorship Ballot
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has added the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate to the ballot for the Osun governorship election. This decision comes just three days before the election is scheduled to take place. With this addition, a total of 15 political parties will now have candidates contesting in the election, including the incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke.
Adeleke Campaign Council Petitions IGP Over Senator Fadahunsi's Comments
The Imole Campaign Council has lodged a petition with the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu. The petition concerns recent comments made by Senator Francis Fadahunsi. These comments were reportedly made in the lead-up to the August 15 Osun State governorship election, according to Vanguard News.
