Osun State Election 2026: Live Updates as 1.9 Million Voters Choose Governor

Osun State, Nigeria, is poised for a significant gubernatorial election on August 15, 2026, with 1,906,390 registered voters expected to cast their ballots. The election presents a diverse political landscape, featuring 13 candidates vying for the top leadership position.

Key contenders include the incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke, running under the Accord Party, and Bola Oyebamiji, representing the All Progressives Congress (APC). The race also includes candidates from various other parties, such as Farinloye Olarenwaju (Action Alliance), Esan Olajide (African Action Congress), Najeem Salaam (African Democratic Congress), Adeagbo Opawoye (African Democratic Party), Mustapha Adeniyi (Social Democratic Party), Adesina Aseyemi-Doro (All Progressives Grand Alliance), Clement Adesuyi (Action Peoples Party), Masilo Adeleke (Boot Party), Taofeek Adeleke (New Nigeria Peoples Party), Saliu Oyelami (Peoples Redemption Party), Ogunsakin Olalekan (Young Progressives Party), and Adefemi Adesuyi (Zenith Labour Party).

This election is a crucial moment for Osun State, as voters decide on the direction of its governance for the coming term. The outcome will shape the state's policies and development trajectory. The Vanguard newspaper will provide comprehensive live coverage throughout the day, ensuring readers are kept informed with real-time updates in various formats, including videos, photos, and text snippets.