Osun Election: 15 Candidates Battle for Governor
Osun Governorship Election: Adeleke, Oyebamiji, 13 Others Battle for Government House OSOGBO, Osun State — August 15, 2026: Voting is underway across Osun State as millions of registered voters head to polling units to elect the next governor in a keenly contested governorship election featuring 15 candidates. The election, organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is attracting significant attention as incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke seeks another term against a field that includes All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji and African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate Najeem Salaam. INEC has officially scheduled the Osun governorship election for Saturday, August 15, 2026. Adeleke, Oyebamiji Lead Major Battle Although 15 candidates are on the ballot, the contest has largely been viewed as a major battle involving Adeleke, Oyebamiji and Salaam. Adeleke, the incumbent governor, is seeking to retain the governorship, wh...