By John Dike, Osogbo Fresh accusations and counter-accusations over security have heightened political tension in Osun State on the eve of Saturday’s governorship election, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Olumide Egbedun, raising separate allegations of intimidation, political violence and abuse of […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, has called on all stakeholders to guarantee the safety and security of journalists who will be deployed across the state to cover Saturday’s governorship election. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman of the Council, Comrade Adeyemi Aboderin, and the Secretary, […]

By John Dike, Osogbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to ensure the conduct of a peaceful, transparent and credible governorship election in Osun State on Saturday. In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has welcomed the judgment of the Court of Appeal affirming the nomination of its governorship candidate for the Osun State election but has announced its decision to support the re-election bid of Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party. In a statement signed by the party’s […]

assure residents of safety By John Dike, Osogbo The Nigeria Police Force has moved to tighten security across Osun State, deploying helicopters, drones, Mobile Police personnel and other security operatives to safeguard the exercise and assure residents of their safety before, during and after the election. The Force Public Relations Officer, Okokon Iniedu, gave the […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has announced plans to establish an Independent Commission of Inquiry to investigate all reported political killings and acts of violence connected with the ongoing governorship election period. Speaking during a press conference on Friday, the governor expressed condolences to the families of those who lost their […]

President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has charged the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies to ensure a peaceful, transparent and credible governorship election in Osun State. The election is scheduled to hold on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with 15 candidates contesting the governorship seat. Among the candidates are the incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The late arrival of sensitive election materials for Saturday’s Osun State governorship election has raised concerns over the preparedness of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), barely hours before voters head to the polls. The materials, which were flown into Akure Airport in neighbouring Ondo State, reportedly arrived behind schedule before […]