# Osun State governorship election developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/osun-state-governorship-election-developments
> Updated: 2026-08-08T21:33:00.000Z. Sources: 37. Developments: 2.

As the August 15 Osun State governorship election approaches, political tensions have intensified following a shooting at an APC rally in Ilesa. The incident, which injured several individuals including a 14-year-old boy, has sparked accusations of violence between the APC and the Accord Party.

In a significant political shift, APGA candidate Adesina Adeyemi-Doro has withdrawn from the race to endorse APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji. This endorsement follows a similar move by former Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola and other prominent PDP leaders, who have declared support for Oyebamiji. Meanwhile, Atiku Abubakar and African Democratic Congress (ADC) leaders held a major campaign rally in Osogbo to support candidate Najeem Salam.

Legal and political controversies continue to unfold. Osun State Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, Mayowa Adejoorin, was arrested and detained following the Ilesa incident. Although released on bail, Adejoorin alleged he was subjected to humiliating treatment by police. First Lady Titilola Adeleke has since led protests at the state police headquarters against alleged voter intimidation and the mistreatment of Accord Party leaders in custody.

Internal party dynamics remain volatile. Accord Party factional chairman Prof. Chris Imumolen has predicted the defeat of incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke, suggesting any victory could be overturned by an ongoing leadership dispute in the Federal High Court. To manage internal friction, President Bola Tinubu summoned 76 APC leaders from Osun to Abuja to ensure unity behind Oyebamiji. Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cleared 14 candidates to contest, though the PDP and Labour Party remain absent from the final list due to nomination delays.

## Claims

- A shooting incident took place during an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in Ilesa. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- The shooting incident reportedly injured four individuals, including a 14-year-old boy named Tobi Ilesanmi. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Atiku Abubakar campaigned in Osogbo to rally support for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Najeem Salam. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- Commissioner Mayowa Adejoorin alleged that police officers forced him to remove his singlet and underwear during his detention. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Former Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola and other PDP leaders endorsed APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The Lagos State Chairman of the Accord Party denied reports that the party endorsed President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Fourteen political parties have been cleared by INEC to contest the Osun State governorship election on August 15. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Prof. Chris Imumolen predicted that Governor Ademola Adeleke will lose the upcoming Osun governorship election. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- An ongoing legal dispute in the Federal High Court in Abuja regarding Accord Party leadership could challenge an Adeleke victory. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- APGA candidate Adesina Adeyemi-Doro withdrew from the governorship race to support APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji. (single source)
- Governor Ademola Adeleke stated he does not intend to engage in vote buying due to state financial constraints. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-08: Osun State election tensions rise amid campaign rallies and legal disputes

Tensions rise in Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election as major parties intensify campaigns amid allegations of police intimidation, shooting incidents, and legal disputes over party control.

37 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apga-candidate-adeyemi-doro-withdraws-to-back-apcs-oyebamiji

### 2026-07-26: Ekiti APC Confirms Abiodun Oyebanji as 2022 Gubernatorial Candidate

Nigeria's Supreme Court upheld Abiodun Oyebanji as the APC candidate for Ekiti's June 18, 2022 governorship election amid ongoing party disputes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ekiti-apc-confirms-abiodun-oyebanji-as-2022-gubernatorial-candidate

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