BREAKING: INEC Declares Adeleke Winner of Osun Guber Election, Defeats APC Candidate by 66,252 Votes The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the incumbent Governor of Osun State and Accord Party candidate, Ademola Adeleke, winner of the 2026 governorship election. Adeleke polled 511,067 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All
Tinubu Charges INEC, Security Agencies to Ensure Credible Osun Poll President Bola Tinubu has charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to ensure a peaceful, transparent and credible governorship election in Osun State scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026. Fifteen candidates are contesting the governorship election, including the incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke
OSOGBO — Osun State heads to the polls on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in a governorship election shaped by party defections, courtroom battles, local government disputes, allegations of political violence and intense competition among the Accord Party, All Progressives Congress (APC) and African Democratic Congress (ADC). The election represents a major shift from the political
Osun Election: Amnesty International Vows to Pursue Accountability Over Fadahunsi’s Alleged Remarks Osun Election: Amnesty Says Fadahunsi Must Face Consequences Over Alleged Incitement Amnesty International Nigeria has vowed to pursue accountability over alleged inflammatory remarks by Senator Francis Fadahunsi ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State. The organisation said it would use the case
Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has reacted to the arrival of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and several All Progressives Congress ,APC, governors in Osogbo ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. According to CSONews24, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and several APC governors are currently in Osun
Why We Invited Osun Senator Over Alleged Killing Threat — Police The Osun State Police Command has explained that it invited Senator Francis Fadahunsi for questioning over a statement attributed to him in which he allegedly threatened to kill members of the Accord Party found in Ilesa ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The Commissioner of
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has disclosed fresh plans to strengthen the opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general election, insisting that efforts to build a united political front against the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, remain ongoing. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the possibility of expanding the coalition remains open despite
Osun poll: APC jealous of me because they can’t dance — Adeleke Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has dismissed criticism of his dancing, saying his hobby has no impact on his ability to govern the state. Adeleke spoke at the Arise Town Hall for Osun governorship candidates ahead of Saturday’s election, while responding to a
2027 Elections: APC Beats INEC Deadline, Completes Candidates’ Upload The All Progressives Congress (APC) has completed the electronic upload of its candidates for all elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections, beating the initial deadline set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The National Chairman of the party, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, disclosed this
A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kebbi State, Adamu Yahaya, popularly known as Adam Fakai, has withdrawn his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election. Fakai said his decision was prompted by what he described as a lack of recognition, encouragement and support from APC leaders