- Local community in Osun State faces worsening security while an APC candidate promises development and accountability.
- 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.
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Updated Aug 15
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What happened
The All Progressives Congress and African Action Congress are contesting the governorship election in Osun State.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Legal challenge filed regarding the outcome of the gubernatorial election in Osun State.Sub-event
AAC faces a dispute over candidate exclusion during a town hall meeting in Osun State.1 source
- The ongoing Osun State governorship election features contests and town hall meetings involving key figures like Najeem Salaam and Ademola Adeleke.Sub-event
African Action Congress is contesting the Osun State governorship election alongside APC.1 source
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Contesting leadership and defections are underway ahead of the gubernatorial election in Osun State, involving Accord and the All Progressives Congress.Also in this story
- Political parties contest gubernatorial election outcomes and demand the unconditional release of arrested supporters.
- Accord and the All Progressives Congress are facing accusations of vote buying while contesting the governorship election in Osun State.
- Accord distances itself from APC's candidate and views Ademola Adeleke as their preferred choice, while INEC is urged to conduct a credible election.
- A clash has occurred over council control involving Accord and the All Progressives Congress in Osun State.
The entities involved
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All Progressives Congress
Nigerian political party
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African Action Congress
Nigerian political party
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Osun State
state in Nigeria
Related events
- The ruling party converges to support a candidate in Osun State as the incumbent faces a strong challenge in the governorship election.
- A gubernatorial election was held in Osun State on August 1, 2026. The election involved various political candidates.
- A gubernatorial election was held in Osun State in 1995.
- Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour won the governorship election in Osun State on August 16, 2026, and commented on the outcome.
- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) challenged the integrity of the governorship election process in Osun State.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- premiumtimesng.com
- premiumtimesng.com
- nigerianeye.com
- saharareporters.com
- thecable.ng
- tribuneonlineng.com
- thesun.ng