Osun State Gubernatorial Election 2026: INEC Prepares, APC Calls It Must‑Win
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 2,339,233 voters are registered for the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election and has extended the PVC collection deadline to July 31. INEC will use Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines and has commissioned a new media studio and BVAS storage facility in Osogbo. Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan appealed to traditional rulers, especially the Ooni of Ife, for support and announced cash and foreign‑travel incentives for staff who perform well during the poll.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) inaugurated a 291‑member national campaign council, describing the Osun contest as a “must‑win” litmus test for the party’s readiness ahead of the 2027 general elections. APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda stressed that winning the election is essential for the party’s political machine, while Governor Ademola Adeleke declared the poll cannot be rigged.
Entities: Ademola Adeleke · Governor Ademola Adeleke · Ifedayo Local Government Area · Munirudeen Oyebamiji · Oba Adedokun Abolarin · Oba Enitan Ogunwusi · Oke‑Ila · Osun State · Prof. Joash Amupitan · Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The All Progressives Congress inaugurated a 291‑member national campaign council for the Osun governorship election, calling it a ‘must‑win’ contest. (APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke declared that the governorship poll cannot be rigged or stolen. (Governor Ademola Adeleke)
- [● 2 SOURCES] INEC reported 2,339,233 registered voters for the Osun State governorship election on August 15, 2026. (INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda said winning the Osun election is essential for the party’s preparedness for the 2027 general elections. (APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] INEC announced cash rewards and foreign‑travel incentives for staff who perform exceptionally during the Osun election. (INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] INEC extended the Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection deadline to July 31, 2026. (INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The election will be conducted using Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines. (INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan)
- [● 2 SOURCES] INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan appealed to traditional rulers, including the Ooni of Ife, for support to ensure a peaceful election. (INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan)