Tinubu tasks INEC, security agencies on peaceful Osun election
President Bola Tinubu has urged INEC and security agencies to ensure a peaceful, transparent, and free Osun governorship election on August 15, 2026, with 15 candidates contesting.
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Yiaga Africa inspects INEC offices in Osun ahead of poll
Less than 24 hours before Osun governorship election, Yiaga Africa's WTV inspected INEC offices in Ejigbo and Ede North to assess material deployment and readiness.
Farage wins Clacton by-election, returns to parliament
Nigel Farage won the Clacton by-election with 63% of votes, returning to parliament. His main rival was satirical candidate Count Boniface. The win comes amid a standards investigation.
Osun voters head to polls to elect new governor today
Osun State voters cast ballots today to elect a governor for the next four years. 15 parties contest, with Governor Ademola Adeleke seeking re-election. 1,906,390 PVC holders are eligible to vote across 3,763 polling units.
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82-Year-Old Voter Casts Ballot in Osun Local Government Election
An 82-year-old man, Moses Olufemi, voted at PU 001 in Obokun LGA, Osun State, urging the government to fulfill its duties. Voting began at 8:30 a.m.
Osun Election: Calm, Moderate Turnout in Ejigbo Ward 14
Voting in Ejigbo LGA's Moyofade Ward 14 remained peaceful on Saturday, with moderate turnout as INEC deployed BVAS and security for the Osun governorship election.
Osun Election: Peaceful Start, Heavy Security as Voters Arrive Early
Voting in the Osun governorship election began peacefully with heavy security, as voters arrived as early as 6:45 a.m. across multiple local government areas, according to NAN reports.
Adeleke Alleges INEC Plans to Bypass Collation Process
Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke accused INEC of planning to bypass the lawful collation process during Saturday's governorship election, warning it is unacceptable.
Osun Election: CJID Reports Smooth Voting, High Turnout
CJID Situation Room reports smooth voting and high turnout in Osun governorship election, with BVAS functioning properly across several LGAs as of 9:30 a.m.
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ADC Candidate Alleges Voter Intimidation in Osun Ifewara Poll
ADC governorship candidate Najeem Salaam alleges voters in Ifewara, Osun State, are being intimidated and having their voter cards broken by a group linked to APC candidate Babatunde Komolafe.
INEC: 94.5% of Osun polling units open as voting begins
INEC reports 3,556 of Osun's 3,763 polling units opened by 8:30 a.m. Saturday, 94.5%, with remaining 207 operational by 9 a.m. RAC activation completed Friday at 6:09 p.m.
Osun Election Observers Hail Peaceful Polls, High Turnout in Ede
Domestic observers monitoring the Osun governorship election have commended the peaceful conduct and large voter turnout across Ede, according to NAN. They urged all actors to accept results peacefully.
Osun 2026: APC's Oyebamiji Confident After Voting
APC's Bola Oyebamiji voted in Osun governorship election, praising voter turnout and expressing confidence in victory.
Osun Senator Votes Amid Calm, Elderly Priority
Senator Francis Fadahunsi's polling unit in Osun remained calm on Saturday, with elderly and disabled voters prioritized, including a 100-year-old woman, amid recent tension over alleged threats.
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Low Voter Turnout in Some Osun Polling Units
Low voter turnout reported in some Osun polling units during Saturday's governorship election, with few voters seen by mid-morning, according to CJID's Situation Room.
APC chieftains praise large voter turnout in Osun election
APC chieftains in Osun State commend the impressive voter turnout and peaceful atmosphere during the governorship election, with officials urging more eligible voters to participate.
BVAS Malfunctions Disrupt Voting in Osun Governorship Election
BVAS devices malfunctioned across Osun State during the governorship election, causing delays and voter frustration, according to the CJID Situation Room.
97-Year-Old Vows to Keep Voting for Good Governance
Isaac Adesanmi, 97, voted in Osun governorship election despite BVAS delays, urging Nigerians to vote wisely for good governance.
Violence Disrupts Voting in Osun Ejigbo Polling Unit
Violence erupted at a polling unit in Ejigbo LGA, Osun State, disrupting Saturday's governorship election after APC materials linked to vote buying were found. Residents fled, but no casualties were reported.
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Osun APC Deputy Candidate Hails Voter Turnout, Peaceful Poll
Kayode Adereti, APC deputy governorship candidate in Osun, praised voter turnout and peaceful election, despite reported violence and vote-buying in some areas.
Osun Polls: Voting Ends in Some Units, Vote Buying Reported
Voting has ended in some polling units in Osun State, where residents are electing a governor. Turnout varied, with vote buying observed in several locations.
Adeleke Wins Ede North LGA with 35,427 Votes in Osun Poll
Ademola Adeleke, Osun governor and Accord Party candidate, polled 35,427 votes in Ede North LGA, defeating APC's Bola Oyebamiji who got 10,283 votes in Saturday's governorship election.
Osun Governorship: Final Collation Begins in Osogbo
Final collation of Osun governorship election results has begun in Osogbo, with LGA returning officers presenting results. The contest is largely between Adeleke and Oyebamiji.
Adeleke Leads Osun Governorship Race After 15 LGAs
Incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party leads with 283,235 votes after 15 LGAs, ahead of APC's Bola Oyebamiji with 216,003 votes in Osun governorship election.
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Adeleke Wins Ejigbo LGA in Osun 2026 Governorship Election
Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party won Ejigbo LGA in the 2026 Osun governorship election with 18,458 votes, defeating APC's Bola Oyebamiji (16,195) and ADC's Najeem Salaam (5,053).
Adeleke Wins Big in Ede North LGA, Osun Election 2026
Governor Ademola Adeleke polled 35,427 votes in Ede North LGA, defeating APC's Bola Oyebamiji by over 25,000 votes in the 2026 Osun governorship election.
Adeleke Wins Iwo LGA in Osun Governorship Election
Incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of Accord Party wins Iwo LGA in Osun governorship poll, defeating APC's Bola Oyebamiji by over 7,000 votes, results await INEC final declaration.
APC's Oyebamiji Wins Obokun LGA in Osun Governorship Election
APC's Bola Oyebamiji defeated incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke in Obokun LGA, polling 16,120 votes against Accord's 12,023 in the 2026 Osun governorship election.
Adeleke Wins Osogbo LGA in Osun Election, Defeats APC's Oyebamiji
Incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of Accord Party won Osogbo LGA with 36,480 votes, defeating APC's Bola Oyebamiji who scored 30,474 in the August 15, 2026 Osun governorship election.
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Osun Election 2026: Adeleke Leads as Collation Continues
Governor Ademola Adeleke leads the 2026 Osun State governorship election with 425,693 votes, ahead of APC's Bola Oyebamiji by 55,966 votes, as collation continues. INEC has not declared a winner yet.
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