Osun Election: 15 Candidates Battle for Governor as 15,000 Police Deploy
Osun Election: 15 Candidates Battle for Governor as 15,000 Police Officers Deploy OSOGBO — Osun State is set for a closely watched governorship election on Saturday, August 15, with 15 candidates in the race and security agencies mounting a major operation across the state. The election has attracted national attention as one of the significant electoral contests ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The outcome will determine who governs Osun for the next four years and could provide an important indication of the strength of political parties and alliances ahead of the next general election. Incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party is seeking another term, while Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Najeem Salaam of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are regarded as the leading contenders in the contest. 15 Candidates in the Race Although several candidates are on the ballot, the contest has largely centred on Adeleke, Oyebami...