…State Governor Ademola Adeleke raised serious concerns about the conduct of Saturday's governorship election, alleging that vote accreditation machines were failing at several polling units and that thugs were harassing voters in parts of the state.Speaking on Osun Radio during the exercise, Adeleke said complaints had…

…are ready for change By Dayo Johnson, Osogbo The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Najeem Salaam, has reportedly escaped an alleged assassination attempt in Ejigbo, Osun State. According to the party’s Publicity Secretary, Abosede Busayo Oluwaseun, the incident occurred at Ward 4,…

…Congress (APC) chieftains have commended the large voter turnout in the ongoing Osun governorship election. The chieftains, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ilesa, Ibokun and Ilase-Ijesa, described the voter turnout as impressive. A former member of the House of Representatives, Mr Babatunde Ayeni, co…

The African Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Osun State, Najeem Salaam, has raised concerns over the alleged non-recognition of his party agents in several areas across the state during Saturday’s election. Salaam, who arrived at his polling unit to vote at 10:39 a.m., said he received reports that ADC age…

…called out President Bola Tinubu over his alleged involvement in the ongoing Osun State governorship election. Accusing the President of sending All Progressives Congress, APC, governors and senators to manipulate the Osun election, VeryDarkMan told Tinubu to allow the “people decide in a free and fair election”. VDM w…

…All Progressives Congress, APC, supporters were sharing money during the ongoing governorship election. The incident was captured in a video at Ward 4, Unit 7, where voters confronted alleged vote buyers at the polling location. According to the voters, the incident occurred at about 9:30 am. A similar incident was als…

…voters at Ifofin Unit 001, Ward 8, Ilesa East Local Government Area, on Saturday as the governorship poll held across the state. Ifofin Unit 001, Ward 8, Ilesa, Osun State, is where the National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Rauf Aregbesola, is registered as a voter. A voter, Adeniyi Taye, commended the…

…for the hitch-free deployment of materials and personnel for Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. Basiru, who voted at Ward 7, Unit 3, in Osogbo Local Government Area, noted the timely deployment of election materials and personnel to polling units across the state. He also commended voters for arriving at poll…

…85-year-old voter, Pa Odejide Mosunmoye, has expressed hope that the outcome of the Osun governorship election will strengthen good governance and deliver benefits to people across all segments of society. Mosunmoye spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) shortly after voting at Unit 3, Ward 9, AUD School Atile in…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has cast his vote in the ongoing governorship election, alleging that some police personnel are tear-gassing voters in parts of the state to scare them away from polling units. Adeleke arrived at his polling unit, Unit 009, Ward 02, Agbogunde Sagba, in Ede North, at about 8:30 a.m.…

…Centre in Ilase-Ijesa to monitor choices made by voters during the ongoing Osun State governorship election. A video obtained by Tribune Online on Saturday showed the All Progressive Congress (APC) chieftain addressing supporters in Yoruba […] The post #OsunDecide2026: Monitor who people are voting for, APC’s Fadahunsi…

…3, Ward 9, AUD School, Atile, Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area, during the ongoing governorship election in the state. “I came out in my old age to vote today for the candidate of my choice because I want to see better governance in Osun. “I have been voting since the days of (Obafemi) Awolowo and I believe governm…

…he was found with roughly 146 people at a private property in Ikire, during the state's governorship election.The lawmaker, Abiola Ibrahim, who represents the Irewole/Isokan Constituency, was confronted at the residence as voting commenced across the state's local government areas. A video of the encounter spread widel…

…its most watched political contest in years, with 14 candidates on the ballot for the governorship election set for Saturday, August 15, 2026.While the field is broad, three candidates have emerged as the most prominent contenders: incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progre…

…and prosecution of alleged financiers and organisers of vote-buying in the Osun State governorship election. The rights group raised concerns over alleged widespread vote-buying during the election, warning that the practice could undermine the integrity of the electoral process and pose a threat to Nigeria’s democracy…

…Ward III, Unit 011, in Ife Central Local Government Area of Osun State during Saturday’s governorship election. Obozokhai said she came out to exercise her franchise despite her condition because she understood the importance of civic participation and the role of elections in choosing leaders in a democratic society.…

By Dayo Johnson, Osogbo The APC deputy governorship candidate, Engr. Kayode Adereti and his wife, Princess Adebukola Adereti, cast their votes at *Ward 11, Unit 3, Ilare, in Ife Central Local Government Area on Saturday. Speaking after voting, Adereti described the voter turnout as “impressive” and commended security a…

…were found gathered at a private residence in Ikire on Saturday, the day of the state's governorship election. Ibrahim, who represents Irewole/Isokan Constituency and is a member of Accord party, was confronted by armed police officers at the residence in the early hours of today, August 15, as voting got underway acro…

…Party candidate and incumbent governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, in the ongoing governorship election. The businessman made his position public in a post he shared on verified X handle. Chief Priest, who shared a video of himself with Afrobeats singer, Davido, wished the artiste good luck in his uncle's re-electi…

…preferential treatment she received while casting her ballot in the ongoing Osun State governorship election. Akinsola, who voted at Polling Unit 6, Ward 4, in Ejigbo, said election officials gave her special consideration because of her condition, making the voting process easier and more […] The post #OsunDecides2026…

…at Ward 09, Unit 011, Ikire, the polling unit where the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, is expected to cast his ballot. Some voters, who said the process had been peaceful and hitch-free, expressed confidence that their votes would count in the election. While the youthful voters queue…

…Governor Ademola Adeleke and a prominent Accord Party campaigner in the hours before the governorship election opened across the state.Legit.ng reports that the council's spokesman, Pelumi Olajengbesi, said in a statement that soldiers arrived in more than 15 trucks on Friday night, August 14, and descended on the home…

…Corps and other non-state groups from taking part in security operations for the Osun governorship electionThe Force announced a movement restriction across Osun State from midnight on August 14 to 6:00 p.m. on August 15, 2026Police warned political parties, candidates, and supporters to conduct themselves peacefully o…

…The development occurred as voters across Osun State headed to polling units for the governorship election. The presence of the soldiers caused restrictions on movement along the road leading to the INEC office, with motorists and other road users subjected to checks. The post Osun Election: Soldiers restrict movement…

…rejected the emergence of Bilyaminu Shinkafi as the African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate for the 2027 general election in the state. Gusau, through his campaign organisation, alleged that Shinkafi's name was uploaded on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, portal as the party's gover…