Category: Osun State

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 […]

An official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) sorts out Permanent Voters card (PVC) of voters at a ward Groups demand probe of politicians inciting violence  Council, EiE Nigeria warn against further bloodshed Rally IGP, security leadership to immediately de-escalate tensions Yiaga Africa raises concerns over logistics, late inclusion of SDP The Independent National […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Yiaga Africa has expressed concern over delays in the movement of sensitive electoral materials ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election, warning that logistical challenges and inadequate security could undermine the credibility of the poll. Speaking at the organisation’s pre-election briefing in Osogbo on Thursday, the Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Directorate of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), has appealed to eligible voters across the state to conduct themselves peacefully during Saturday’s governorship election, urging them to shun violence and actively participate in the democratic process. In a statement on Thursday by its State Director, Mr. Adebiyi Adefarasin Stephen, the […]

73 Violent Incidents, 29 Deaths Recorded Ahead of Osun Poll By John Dike, Osogbo Less than 72 hours before Saturday’s Osun State governorship election, concerns over election-related violence have intensified, with a report indicating that no fewer than 73 violent incidents resulting in 29 deaths have been recorded in the build-up to the poll. The […]