…that no political victory is worth the loss of a life or destruction of property. Osun Election: Don’t break the law in your celebrations – Police warn supporters

…Adeleke and the people of Osun continued peace, progress and prosperity. The post Osun election: Dickson congratulates Adeleke, urges rivals to support winner appeared first on Vanguard News.

…the yoke of their oppressors,” he said. He urged Nigerians to draw lessons from the Osun election ahead of the 2027 general elections. “Let us take the lessons from Osun and build on it towards the general elections,” Rhodes-Vivour added. Dino Melaye: Opposition wins in Osun Former Kogi State senator, Dino Melaye, also…

…duties,” it said. However, the party commended President Bola Tinubu, noting that the Osun election, “with all its attendant lapses, represents the best election conducted under the Tinubu administration. The Kogi and Imo governorships, and the by-elections held in June, were shambolic.” The party called on the Indepen…

…participating in the electoral process and protecting their votes. According to him, the Osun election offered an important lesson ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing the need for Nigerians to participate actively in the democratic process. “The lesson from Osun is clear: democracy is strongest when citizens…

…and intimidation can suppress the will of the people. He described the outcome of the Osun election is a significant morale booster for the electorate ahead of the general elections. Olatunji also congratulated Adeleke on his victory, adding that what happened in Osun State is a wake-up call to political office holders…

…the outcome of the poll. "Hon. James Faleke, stop putting pressure on INEC to change Osun election result. Respect the wishes of Osun people. We don't want Oyetola and AMBO," Davido had tweeted. Replying, Faleke said his presence in Osun was solely to support his party's candidate. He pointed out that Davido also backe…

…a separate post appearing to criticise President Bola Tinubu amid tensions over the Osun electionFans online noticed the deletions and began questioning the singer's motives, sparking debate on social mediaPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Afrobea…

…was not short of popular support but was weakened by fragmentation. It said the Osun election had demonstrated what could be achieved when opposition forces identified a common objective, made necessary compromises and consolidated their strength behind a viable democratic choice. “The governorship candidates who stepp…

…intimidated, obstructed or otherwise coerced, serious questions arise as to whether the Osun election reflected the free and genuine will of the electorate.” The group called for a joint investigation, saying, “A joint investigation by the agencies would ensure coordinated examination of the electoral, financial and cr…

…video on Twitter after INEC declared his uncle, Governor Adeleke, winner of the 2026 Osun electionThe Afrobeats star was visibly overwhelmed with emotion during the moment captured on cameraFans and followers flooded the comments with congratulatory messages to Davido and his unclePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a pref…

…votes. Ejigbo is Salaam’s home LGA.Governor Ademola Adeleke wins Ejigbo LGA in the 2026 Osun election, defeating APC’s Bola Oyebamiji and ADC's Najeem Salam. Photo Ibadan, Comrade Abefe Hammed Ojetokun, Hope Uzodimma>The election took place on Saturday, August 15, across all 30 local government areas in Osun state, wi…

…Adeleke praised residents for turning out in large numbers for Saturday's governorship electionAdeleke called on security agencies to stay alert as results moved from polling units to wards and local government areasThe governor also urged INEC to maintain the highest standards of integrity throughout the collation pro…

…in the vicinity scrambled to find cover as the situation unfolded.Shooting disrupts Osun election nightThe incident came at a tense moment, as officials across Osun state were in the middle of collating results from the day's governorship election. The disturbance at the Osogbo centre raised concerns about the safety o…

…for the 2027 General Election." EU observers flag delayed voting, BVAS challenges in Osun election

…popularly known as AMBO. “Hon. James Faleke, stop putting pressure on INEC to change Osun election result. Respect the wishes of Osun people. We don’t want Oyetola and AMBO,” Davido wrote on X. The post Osun: Davido tells Faleke, ‘Respect people’s verdict, don’t pressure INEC’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

…against the APC's 85, a result that quickly circulated online.Davido comments on early Osun election results as Governor Ademola Adeleke’s party records a win in a polling unit in Okuku. Photo: davido/oyinlola/aadeleke001>When a supporter shared the news, Davido quoted the post and fired back at Oyinlola, stating that…

…committed to this democratic moment. “Let the people’s will prevail,” he added. The post Osun Election: Let the people’s will prevail, INEC must uphold integrity — Adeleke appeared first on Vanguard News.

…on his verified X handle on Saturday. Davido made the claims after results from the Osun election began to trickle in from the various rolling units. DAILY POST reports that the incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke, who is also Davido’s uncle, won in a couple of polling units. Davido alleged, “Osun people, their new pla…

…the state amid heightened political interest in the outcome of the election. The post Osun Election: Ruling party bigwigs rally against Adeleke — Shehu Sani appeared first on Vanguard News.

…of the exercise will determine who governs Osun State for the next four years. The post Osun Election: INEC begins sorting, counting of votes in Osogbo appeared first on Vanguard News.

…Voting was still ongoing in some locations as of the time of filing the report. The post Osun Election: Petty traders record brisk sales during poll appeared first on Vanguard News.

…Officers Allegedly Storm Centre in Modakeke, Fire Tear Gas and Disrupt Distribution of Osun Election Material.” The incident reportedly occurred as election officials prepared materials for distribution ahead of the Osun State governorship election. Voters across the state are expected to elect the next occupant of the…

…Channels TV, Samuel Etaifo, the commissioner of police overseeing security for the 2026 Osun election, disclosed the development on Saturday morning, August 15, 2026.Police detain about 100 people suspected of being brought into Osun state 'to disrupt the 2026 governorship election'. Photo Police Force>He said:PAY ATTE…

…casting his vote, the atmosphere was peaceful, with a large voter turnout. The post Osun election: Ayeni, Fadahunsi, Oyintiloye hail voter turnout, peaceful conduct appeared first on Vanguard News.