Twelve Candidates Sign Peace Pact for Osun Election

On August 15, Osun State will hold its governorship election, and twelve candidates have signed a peace pact to ensure a peaceful campaign. The signing ceremony took place in Osogbo, organized by the Osun Development Association (ODA) as part of the Osun 2026 Democratic Governance and Electoral Integrity Summit.

Notably, representatives from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were absent from the event. Governor Ademola Adeleke, who is seeking re-election, was represented by Bunmi Jenyo.

The peace charter, endorsed by various political parties including Action Alliance (AA), African Action Congress (AAC), and others, commits candidates to non-violence and adherence to electoral rules. Dr. Segun Aina emphasized the importance of the charter in strengthening democracy, while Dr. Tunji Olugbodi outlined the requirements for candidates to reject violence and respect electoral institutions.

The event also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a transparent electoral process.