INEC shifts Osun governorship election

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced a caller day for the Osun State governorship election.

The election, initially scheduled for 8th August, 2026, has been moved to 15th August, 2026.

The adjusted docket for the predetermination was announced successful a connection issued connected Thursday by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee.

“The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) issued the Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election and adjusted the Osun State Governorship Election guardant by 1 week from the 8th of August 2026 to the 15th.

“As a effect of this adjustment, the past time for governmental parties’ campaigns successful the authorities is present midnight connected Thursday, August 13, 2026, successful enactment with Section 98(1) of the Electoral Act 2026, which provides that campaigns shall extremity 24 hours anterior to predetermination day.

“The Commission urges each governmental parties, candidates, and stakeholders to strictly adhere to the revised timeline.

“INEC remains committed to the behaviour of free, fair, credible and inclusive elections,” the connection read.

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