INEC releases candidates’ particulars for Osun gov election

The Impartial Nationwide Electoral Fee has launched the private particulars of candidates and their working mates for the upcoming governorship election in Osun State.

In a press release issued on Sunday, INEC’s Public Affairs Officer in Osun, Musa Olurode, on behalf of the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Mutiu Agboke, confirmed that 14 political events efficiently uploaded the names and required paperwork of their candidates throughout the stipulated timeframe.

“The submission adopted the conclusion of celebration primaries and the closure of the designated portal for importing candidates’ particulars,” the assertion mentioned.

The qualifying events are Accord (A), Motion Alliance (AA), African Motion Congress (AAC), African Democratic Congress (ADC), Motion Democratic Party (ADP), All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), All Progressives Congress (APC), Allied Peoples Motion (APM), Motion Peoples Party (APP), Boot Party (BP), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Younger Progressives Party (YPP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP).

INEC mentioned the checklist was launched from its headquarters in Abuja after verifying that every one submissions met constitutional and regulatory necessities.

The publication was carried out in accordance with Part 29(3) of the Electoral Act 2022 and Merchandise 4 of the Timetable and Schedule of Actions for the Osun State Governorship Election.

The Fee famous that copies of every candidate’s Type EC9, educational credentials, and different supporting paperwork will probably be displayed at its state workplace and all native authorities places of work.

The paperwork will probably be out there for inspection from Monday, 16 February 2026, on the state workplace, all 30 native authorities space places of work, and the Space Workplace in Osun State.

“The Fee hereby notifies political events and most people that fourteen political events have efficiently complied with the necessities throughout the stipulated timeframe,” the assertion added.

INEC suggested political events, candidates, and members of the general public to examine the revealed paperwork as supplied by legislation and clarified that solely the fourteen listed events are eligible to take part within the forthcoming governorship election, having met the required circumstances throughout the prescribed interval.

In the meantime, Dr. Agboke reassured stakeholders of the Fee’s dedication to transparency and professionalism.

“The Fee stays firmly dedicated to the conduct of credible elections in accordance with the legislation and greatest democratic practices,” he mentioned.

PidomNigeria On-line experiences that the election is fastened for August 8, 2026, whereas political campaigns are slated to kick off on March 11, 2026.