Category: Osun State

2.33m voters, 3,763 polling units, 332 wards covered by machines for August 15 poll By John Dike, Osogbo The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has assured voters in Osun State that stolen Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) cannot be used to cast ballots without successful biometric verification on the […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The National Peace Committee has urged political parties and their candidates participating in the August 15 governorship election in Osun State to conduct their campaigns peacefully and respect the spirit and letter of the peace accord signed ahead of the poll. The Committee also charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) […]

The Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Adewale Egbedun, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Mr Tunji Disu over the arrest of the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye, which he decried as power abuse. He said, “I, therefore, make a sincere appeal to the Inspector General of Police […]

— Warns Plotters: Your Plan Will Fail By Michael Ofulue, Osogbo Osun Amotekun Corps Commander, Dr Adekunle Omoyele, has raised the alarm over an alleged plot to plant ammunition at his residence in a bid to implicate him and damage the reputation of the security agency. He warned those allegedly behind the plan to abandon […]

Warns against Violence, say vote buyers, others will face the law By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, has assured residents that the Nigeria Police Force will remain neutral, professional and committed to safeguarding lives, property and the integrity of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. He also warned politicians […]

Warns Against Vote-Buying as APC, Accord Supporters nearly disrupt Stakeholders’ Forum By John Dike, Osogbo Supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Accord Party on Wednesday disrupted the Osun State Governorship Election Stakeholders’ Forum organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osogbo, creating a tense atmosphere that nearly stalled proceedings and […]

Party shifts campaign to August 3, says supporters’ safety takes precedence over political activities By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has again postponed its planned mega rally in Iwo Federal Constituency, citing concerns over the safety of its supporters and the need to prevent a possible clash with […]

cites complaints, large crowds, other challenges; LGA-level collection begins August 1 By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) at Registration Area centres in Osun State by three days, moving the deadline from Tuesday, July 28, to Friday, July 31, 2026. . The commission […]

Amupitan warns against vote-buying, urges voters to obtain accreditation before casting ballots; By John Dike, Osogbo Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has sued for peace in view of the disturbing level of political tension in Osun State ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. He called on polticians to de-escalate their rhetoric […]