APC, Adeleke clash over notorious criminals’ protection
THE Campaign Councils of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and that of Governor Ademola Adeleke in Osun State, were locked in war of words, yesterday, over protection and release of criminals.
Osun election: IGP deploy Etaifor as Osun commissioner for election
Osun State, the Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, has deployed CP Election, Mr Erale Samuel Etaifo, to the State to oversee the security architecture for the election.
Osun election: Winner will emerge through ballot – Amupitan
Prof. Amupitan, who described the Osun election as a mirror to the 2027 general election, stressed that the winner must emerge through the ballot.
Osun Election: Ballot stronger than bullet, Accord tells APC, Police
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Accord on Thursday accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Osun State Police Command of using intimidation to undermine the August 15 governorship election, claiming that about 100 of its leaders, candidates and supporters had been arrested in what it described as a politically motivated crackdown aimed at weakening […]
Osun election: Imole Campaign demands release of Adeleke supporters, alleges unlawful arrests
By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Imole Campaign Council has called for the immediate and unconditional release of a traditional chief and 84 other supporters of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, who it alleged were arrested by the Nigeria Police ahead of the August 16 governorship election. The council made the demand on Wednesday after […]
Osun election: Tension as INEC holds stakeholders meeting
There is palpable tension at the Osun state venue of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, stakeholders’ meeting as the commission prepares for the August 15 governorship election in the state.
Osun Election: Tension as INEC holds stakeholders’ meeting ahead of governorship poll
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo There was tension on Wednesday at the venue of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) stakeholders’ meeting in Osun State ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, had arrived in the state on Tuesday and paid courtesy visits to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye […]
Osun election: SDP denies endorsing APC’s Oyebamiji, says adoption letter fake
Olaniyi said that the letter, purportedly signed by Omidire, was false and did not emanate from the authentic leadership of the party in Osun under the leadership of Mr Funsho Fabiyi.
Osun election, most consequential off-cycle election — INEC chairman
…Ooni seeks peaceful, credible pollBy Shina Abubakar OSOGBO — NATIONAL Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, yesterday, described the Osun election as the most consequential off-cycle poll because it will serve as a mirror for the 2027 general elections. Prof. Amupitan was at the palace of the Ooni of […]
Osun election: Adeleke declares Tuesday public holiday for PVC collection
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared Tuesday, July 28, 2026, a public holiday to enable civil servants and other public workers to collect their Permanent Voter’s Cards, PVCs.
Osun election: Police probe alleged attack on INEC officials, stealing of PVCs
“Tactical and intelligence assets have been deployed, and efforts have been intensified to apprehend the perpetrators and recover the stolen PVCs,” Ojelabi said.
