A gubernatorial election was held in Osun State on August 1, 2026. The election involved various political candidates.

The entities involved

• Nigeria →

  sovereign state in West Africa

  • Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory Administration is tightening security measures in the nation's capital, Abuja.Mon 17:52
  • Program coverage includes the capital territory of Abuja.Mon 17:52
• Osun State →

  state in Nigeria

  • Ademola Adeleke, backed by the Accord party, is leading a re-election campaign in Osun State amidst internal party issues.Mon 10:00
  • Ademola Adeleke is the incumbent governor of Osun State, while Rauf Aregbesola emerged as national secretary of the African Democratic Congress.Mon 07:37
• Peter Obi →

  Nigerian politician and businessman (born 1961)

  • The government of Anambra State has begun scrutinizing the financial claims made by Peter Obi regarding his tenure as governor.Mon 15:55
  • The ongoing dispute involves claims by the Anambra State government regarding the financial profile and obligations left by Peter Obi's administration during his tenure as governor.Mon 14:33

Related events

• INEC conducted the governorship election in Osun State on August 19, 2026.Aug 19
• Ayo Fayose discussed the gubernatorial election process in Osun State.Aug 19
• CLEEN Foundation partnered in observing the gubernatorial election in Osun State, Nigeria.Aug 19
• The All Progressives Congress and African Action Congress are contesting the governorship election in Osun State.Aug 1
• The All Progressives Congress held a state chapter meeting in Osun State, where Ademola Adeleke serves as the Governor.Jun 7