INEC Adds SDP Candidate to Osun Governorship Ballot
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially included Dr Francis Ajala, the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), and his running mate, Faseke Oladipo, in the ballot for the Osun State governorship election scheduled for August 15, 2026. This decision follows a judgment from the Federal High Court in Abuja delivered on July 22, 2026, in Suit No.
FHC/ABJ/CS/344/2026, which mandated INEC to recognize and publish Ajala's candidacy. INEC has begun reproducing ballot papers and result sheets to reflect this inclusion, increasing the number of political parties in the election to 15.
The updated electoral materials are set to arrive in Osun State on August 13, 2026, two days before the election, and will be distributed to Local Government Area offices. INEC has assured all stakeholders of its commitment to conducting a free, fair, and credible election, aligning its actions with the court's directive.
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