The Imole Campaign Council has initiated a post-election review of the Osun State governorship election, instructing its structures across the state's 30 local government areas to document victims of electoral violence. The council announced this in a statement issued on Monday, August 17, by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi.
Documentation of Victims Across Osun's 30 LGAs
The documentation exercise will cover people affected by violence before, during, and shortly after the August 15 election. According to the statement, the review will capture voters and other residents who suffered injuries, families that lost relatives, people whose property was damaged or destroyed, as well as other identifiable victims of election-related violence.
Olajengbesi emphasized that the exercise would not be restricted to members or supporters of the Accord Party, which backed Governor Ademola Adeleke's successful re-election bid. "Importantly, this exercise is not party-focused. Every victim must be documented irrespective of political affiliation, party membership or voting preference," he said.
Council Instructs Structures to Compile Verifiable Records
The council said its local government structures had been instructed to compile comprehensive and verifiable records of victims and submit them for further review and possible action. This move comes after a governorship election that witnessed reports of violence and other security incidents in parts of Osun State.
While celebrating Adeleke's victory, the council acknowledged that the election had also left some families dealing with injuries, deaths, and property losses. "While we are grateful to God and to the people of Osun State for the outcome of the election, we recognise that our victory cannot erase the pain of families who suffered losses or injuries in the course of the electoral process," Olajengbesi said.
Review as Responsible Leadership
He said the review was part of what the council considered responsible leadership after the political contest, arguing that the human consequences of elections should not be ignored once results have been declared. The council also urged its structures to ensure that the information collected was properly verified before submission.
"The election is over. Our common humanity must now take precedence over political differences," Olajengbesi added.
Osun 2026: Three Major Contenders
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Osun State is heading into its most watched political contest in years, with 14 candidates on the ballot for the governorship election set for Saturday, August 15, 2026. While the field is broad, three candidates have emerged as the most prominent contenders: incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Najeem Salam of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The documentation exercise is a key step in addressing the aftermath of the election, ensuring that all victims are recognized and their cases reviewed for possible action.
