- Political violence was reported in Osun State, prompting condemnations of electoral violence in the region.
- Contesting leadership and defections are underway ahead of the gubernatorial election in Osun State, involving Accord and the All Progressives Congress.
- The All Progressives Congress and African Action Congress are contesting the governorship election in Osun State.
- The ongoing Osun State governorship election features contests and town hall meetings involving key figures like Najeem Salaam and Ademola Adeleke.
Incumbent governor Ademola Adeleke contested the governorship poll at the Election Petition Tribunal site in Osogbo.
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Updated Sep 9
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What happened
Incumbent governor Ademola Adeleke contested the governorship poll at the Election Petition Tribunal site in Osogbo.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Osun State
state in Nigeria
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Ademola Adeleke
Nigerian politician and Governor of Osun State
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Accord
political party in Nigeria
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Related events
- Ademola Adeleke moved to the Accord Party, while the All Progressives Congress secured polling unit wins in Osun State.
- Lere Oyewumi is announced as a candidate for the Accord Party, and a campaign committee was inaugurated in Osogbo, with Adeleke offering support.
- On July 29, 2026, political activity was reported across the region, including Adeleke supporters aligning with Accord, APC supporters cheering for Bola Oyebamiji, and an INEC stakeholder meeting held in Osogbo.
- Adegboyega Oyetola is confirmed as the leader of the APC and Minister in Osun State, while Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola offered support to the APC candidate.
- Accord candidates expressed concern in Anambra State while APC candidates contested National Assembly seats in Osun.