Reporting, results, petitions, spending claims and post-election developments from the 2026 Osun governorship election.
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A viral clip presented as soldiers clashing with residents during the 2026 Osun governorship election predates the poll and is linked to Ghana’s December 2024 election.
By Oluwagbogo Dada
Months of killings, security meetings, motor-park disputes and government directives raise a difficult question for Osun: are interventions preventing violence or mostly...
By Oluwagbogo Dada
Concerned OSCOHEALTH students are demanding greater attention from Ilesa East lawmaker Hon. Diran Olatunbosun De-Roy, citing campus darkness and unmet appeals.
By Oluwagbogo Dada
AAC Ejigbo House of Assembly candidate, COMR. ABOLAYO MUJEEB AKINOLA, unveiled education and empowerment plans at his campaign flag-off, including 16 NCE scholarships, support for...
By Ogbeni Yusuff Oyinlade Akanfe
The APC has withdrawn its petition challenging Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election in the August 15, 2026 Osun governorship
By Emmanuel Oguntuyi
Confusion deepens as petitions bearing opposition candidates’ names surface at election tribunal despite denials of authorisation
By Emmanuel Oguntuyi
NANS Southwest says its fact-finding found no evidence that Jago was stabbed or killed inside the NANS JCC Osun convention premises.
By Oluwagbogo Dada
Osun APC governorship candidate Bola Oyebamiji congratulates Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election and condemns post-election violence and attack
By Emmanuel Oguntuyi
INEC says it will conduct its own assessment of allegations that APC and Accord spent more than N100bn during the August 15 Osun governorship election.
By Oluwagbogo Dada
INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan says lessons from the Osun governorship election will shape the commission’s preparations for the 2027 general elections.
By Oluwagbogo Dada
Ile-Ife delivered 75,758 votes for Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election, with Ife East, Central, North and South recording strong support. Special Adviser Bamikole Omisore...
By Emmanuel Oguntuyi
Police have opened an investigation after gunfire around the Ataoja of Osogbo’s palace disrupted Governor Ademola Adeleke’s convoy, with one man later confirmed dead.
By Oluwagbogo Dada
Osun workers and pensioners have declared support for Accord Party candidates in the 2027 legislative elections while backing President Bola Tinubu for the presidential poll. The...
By Emmanuel Oguntuyi
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has received his Certificate of Return from INEC following his victory in the August 15, 2026 governorship election. The presentation, held at...
By Emmanuel Oguntuyi
ZLP governorship candidate in the 2026 Osun election, Engr. Femi Adesuyi, has appreciated the party leadership, supporters, friends and political associates for their commitment...
By Emmanuel Oguntuyi
Davido has described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election victory in Osun State as remarkable, praising voters for standing firmly behind his uncle despite formidable...
By Emmanuel Oguntuyi
Osun State NUP congratulates Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election victory, praising his welfare-focused administration and urging him to prioritise the payment of gratuity...
By Emmanuel Oguntuyi
Osun 2026: Ademola Adeleke has won re-election as Osun State governor, defeating APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji by 66,252 votes in a closely contested governorship election.
By Emmanuel Oguntuyi
