Osun State Governorship Election 2026: Live Updates

The 2026 Osun State governorship election is underway, with the Independent National Electoral Commission reporting 2,339,233 registered voters, of which 1,954,800 have collected their Permanent Voter Cards and are eligible to vote. Fifteen candidates are contesting, with the primary focus on incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress, and Najeem Salaam of the African Democratic Congress.

The election has seen a significant turnout despite fears of voter apathy due to pre-election violence. Voting began in Osogbo and Olorunda local government areas, with reports of some technical issues related to the BVAS accreditation system, which were clarified by Osun INEC Public Relations Officer Musa Olurode.

The election is being monitored closely, with updates on voting, security, and candidate statements being provided.