…Commission (INEC) and security agencies for their roles in the ongoing Osun governorship election. Basiru gave the commendation on Saturday after casting his vote alongside his wife, Mrs Abibat Basiru, at Ward 7, Unit 3, in Osogbo […] The post #OsunDecide2026: Senator Basiru hails INEC, security agencies appeared first…

…officers allegedly stormed a distribution centre and disrupted the distribution of election materials. An X user, identified as Oyindampla, made the claim in a post on Saturday. He wrote: “Serious drama this morning in Osun state as some men dressed as Police Officers Allegedly Storm Centre in Modakeke, Fire Tear Gas a…

…the accidental discharge of tear gas that sparked panic during Saturday’s governorship election. The command’s response followed viral video clips on social media depicting a chaotic scene in Modakeke, where onlookers expressed anger in Yoruba at police officers, alleging unprovoked tear gas firing at a polling site. R…

…“Arugba” has allegedly threatened voters in Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, warning those who do not support the All Progressives Congress against coming out to vote. The video, which circulated widely on social media, showed the woman alongside several others making remarks that appeared aimed at…

…allegedly brought from neighbouring states to interfere with the Osun governorship electionThe Commissioner of Police overseeing the election confirmed the suspects were linked to Ondo and Ekiti statesGovernor Ademola Adeleke announced plans for an independent inquiry into reported killings and violence tied to the ele…

…father, Deji Adeleke, was spotted at his polling unit during the Osun governorship election on SaturdayA photo of the low-key businessman at the polling unit was shared on social media, catching fans' attentionDavido responded with a single emoji that sent his followers into a frenzy on social mediaPAY ATTENTION: Mark…

…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 been reaching…

…of bad governance.” Speaking in an interview, Salaam expressed confidence in winning the election if the process was conducted freely and fairly. He said the people of Osun were behind his candidacy and eager for change. “Without manipulation, I will win this election. The people of Osun are behind me and they are read…

…(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, commended t…

…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 agents were not being recognised despite the party uploading their names ahead of the election. He said the alleged non-recog…

…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 was reacting to the pr…

…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 also alleged to have…

…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 polling unit…

…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 Ikire, Irewole Loca…

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.…

…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 tells sup…

…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 government cannot…

…Assembly member Abiola Ibrahim with about 146 people at a private residence in Ikire on election dayThe lawmaker confirmed the crowd included both local and non-local voters, raising questions about illegal voter mobilisationArmed police officers found Permanent Voter Cards at the scene and pressed Ibrahim on whether h…

…after suspected policemen stormed a polling areaAn eyewitness said the men seized election materials and appeared to release tear gas before leaving the sceneElection agents and INEC officials fled the area as panic broke out among voters and polling staffPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit…

…the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and ballot papers. (NAN) The post Osun Election: I want good governance entrenched in Osun – Octogenarian appeared first on Vanguard News.

…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. HURIWA alleged…

…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. She urged relev…

…state depends on active citizen involvement. Every vote counts,” he said. The post Osun election: APC deputy gov candidate, Adereti,wife vote, commend BVAS, turnout appeared first on Vanguard News.

…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 across the state. A vide…

…chided the opposition political parties ahead of their planned summit for 2027 general elections. In a post on his verified X handle on Saturday, Keyamo described the move as ‘journey to nowhere’. Recall that there is a new coalition of opposition political parties under the aegis of the G-100 joining forces together t…