Osun Gubernatorial Election 2026: Key Candidates and Voters
The Osun Gubernatorial Election 2026 is being held on August 15, 2026, across 30 local government areas in Osun State. This election is significant as it is the last off-cycle election before the 2027 general elections.
Over 1.9 million eligible residents have collected their Permanent Voters Card (PVC) from more than 2.3 million registered voters. Voters will cast their ballots at approximately 3,763 polling units statewide.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) reports that 15 political parties and their candidates are competing for the governorship position. Among these candidates, three are major contenders: the incumbent governor Ademola Adeleke, representing the Accord Party; Bola Oyebamiji, the candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC); and Najeem Salam, representing the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Live updates are being provided as the election unfolds.
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