- The All Progressives Congress held a state chapter meeting in Osun State, where Ademola Adeleke serves as the Governor.
- APC is campaigning in Osun State, and Ademola Adeleke faces accusations of political ploy.
- Ademola Adeleke, backed by the Accord party, is leading a re-election campaign in Osun State amidst internal party issues.
- The Independent National Electoral Commission is involved in the Osun State election, where Ademola Adeleke is the governor.
A governorship election was held in Osun State on July 9, 2026.
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What happened
A governorship election was held in Osun State on July 9, 2026.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Onitsha referenced the Osun State election as a marker.Sub-event
- The combined electorate determined the gubernatorial outcome in Osogbo.Sub-event
Political discourse is controversial following the Osun State governorship election.1 source
Election debate held in Osogbo regarding the ongoing governorship election in Osun State.1 source
Governorship election held in Osun State.1 source
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The Independent National Electoral Commission is involved in the Osun State election, where Ademola Adeleke is the governor.Also in this story
- Adeleke's victory in the Osun State election was officially certified by INEC.
- Criticism of the election process and alleged election influence attempts involving INEC, the federal government, and key figures in Osun State.
- Governor Ademola Adeleke won re-election in Osun State on August 16, 2026.
- Adeleke called on the IGP to investigate an alleged plot as the Osun State governorship election is managed by INEC.
The entities involved
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Osun State
state in Nigeria
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Osogbo
city and local government area in Osun State, Nigeria
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Related events
- Joash Amupitan, as the chairman of the INEC, held briefings in Osogbo regarding the preparations for the governorship election in Osun State.
- Governors congratulate on election outcomes in Osun State, praising commitment to democratic values.
- Ademola Adeleke is the incumbent governor of Osun State, while Rauf Aregbesola emerged as national secretary of the African Democratic Congress.
- Mobilizing 10 million votes for Tinubu's re-election, the election outcome provides clear direction for APC in South-west.
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) and Bola Ahmed Tinubu are pledging support and seeking electoral victory in Osun State.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- premiumtimesng.com
- blueprint.ng
- thesun.ng
- pmnewsnigeria.com
- dailypost.ng
- vanguardngr.com
- dailypost.ng