INEC Adds SDP Candidate Ajala 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, on the ballot for the upcoming Osun State governorship election set for Saturday, 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's National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, stated that the ballot papers and result sheets are being reproduced to reflect this inclusion.
The updated electoral materials are scheduled to arrive in Osun State on Thursday, August 13, 2026, and will be distributed to Local Government Area offices in accordance with standard procedures. INEC reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a free, fair, and credible election.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Punch Newspapers. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Punch Newspapers
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
INEC Adds SDP Candidate to Osun Governorship Ballot
SDP Denies Endorsement of APC Candidate in Osun
INEC Distributes Reprinted Ballot Papers for Osun Election
SDP Appeals Court Ruling on Osun 2026 Governorship Candidate
Accord Party's Adewusi Raises Concerns Over INEC Delays
Key Political Shifts Ahead of Osun Governorship Election
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
