INEC promises Credible Election By John Dike, Osogbo A Professor of Political Science at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Prof. Shola Omotola, has identified voter apathy and vote buying as major threats to the credibility of the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election. He made the observation during a policy dialogue titled “Voter Apathy […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on political parties, security agencies, civil society organisations, traditional institutions, the media and other stakeholders to work together to address voter apathy and increase participation in the August 15, 2026 Osun State Governorship Election. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Osun State, Mrs. […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Western embassies have reportedly commenced internal assessments into the spate of political violence in Osun State, with investigations focusing on verifying allegations surrounding recent killings, identifying those responsible and considering possible sanctions, including visa restrictions, against individuals found culpable. The reported diplomatic interest follows fresh violence in Ikire, where an APC […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo has dismissed a suit filed by the Action Peoples Party (APP) seeking the disqualification of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), from participating in the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election. In its judgment delivered on Wednesday […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The governorship candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) for the August 15 Osun State governorship election, Engr. John Olufemi Adesuyi, has unveiled an ambitious development agenda centred on job creation, agriculture, security, education, healthcare and technology, promising to build what he described as “a greater Osun State” if elected. Adesuyi […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has said the developmental achievements of Governor Ademola Adeleke have effectively closed the door on the return of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to power in Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has called on stakeholders in Osun State to intensify efforts toward mobilising citizens for peaceful, credible and active participation in the August 15, 2026 governorship election. He made the call on Tuesday at a Town Hall Meeting organised by the […]