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August 15, 2026

#OsunDecides: Gov Adeleke charges INEC on poll integrity

“Democracy is at its strongest when we honour the wishes of our people and protect the sanctity of their votes,” he said.

Governor Ademola Adeleke
August 15, 2026

Don’t leave your polling units until your votes get uploaded on IREV, Davido advises voters

Davido’s statement came amid reports of vote-buying in several locations in the state.

Davido
August 15, 2026

#OsunDecides: My husband will emerge victorious, says Adeleke’s wife 

She described the voting process at Sagba Abogunde Ward 2, Unit 9, as peaceful. 

Ngozi Adeleke
August 15, 2026

OsunDecides: 97-year-old voter advises Nigerians to participate during elections

Mr Adesanmi urged youths and other Nigerians to vote wisely for a better future.

Isaac Adesanmi
August 15, 2026

OsunDecides: Ayeni, Fadahunsi, Oyintiloye hail voter turnout, peaceful conduct

He expressed optimism that the party’s governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, would emerge victorious.

Ede North Polling unit
August 15, 2026

OsunDecides LIVE: Voting, news analysis, results as Adeleke, Oyebamiji, Salaam lock horns

Mr Adeleke is seeking a second term, which either Messrs Oyebamiji or Salaam could deny him. The election build-up has been characterised by deadly violence between the APC and AP.

Najeem Salaam, Ademola Adeleke and Bola Oyebamiji
August 14, 2026

Osun Poll: EU-SDGN flags Osogbo, Irewole, 11 others as high-risk areas

The EU-SDGN EOH expressed concern over allegations of misuse of force, police brutality, among others. 

European Union
August 14, 2026

Osun Poll: Police ban Amotekun, other non-state security groups, order movement restriction

Mr Iniedu urged members of the public to comply fully with the restriction.

Amotekun
August 14, 2026

Osun Election: INEC office gets heavy security deployment

Personnel from various security formations have been stationed at INEC headquarters in Osogbo ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.

August 14, 2026

Osun Poll:  Gov Adeleke campaign group condemns release of APC candidate caught with gun

Mr Olajengbesi alleged that Mr Komolafe and his co-perpetrators were released following pressure from APC top shots.

Adeleke with Accord Party members