The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the personal particulars of candidates and their running mates for the upcoming Osun State governorship election.
In a statement 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 parties successfully uploaded the names and required documents of their candidates within the stipulated timeframe.
“The submission followed the conclusion of party primaries and the closure of the designated portal for uploading candidates’ particulars,” the statement said.
The qualifying parties include Accord (A), Action Alliance (AA), African Action Congress (AAC), African Democratic Congress (ADC), Action Democratic Party (ADP), All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), All Progressives Congress (APC), Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Action Peoples Party (APP), Boot Party (BP), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Young Progressives Party (YPP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP).
INEC said the list was released from its Abuja headquarters after verifying that all submissions met constitutional and regulatory requirements, in line with Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act 2022 and the timetable for the Osun governorship election.
Copies of each candidate’s Form EC9, academic credentials, and supporting documents will be available for public inspection from Monday, 16 February 2026, at the INEC state office, all 30 local government offices, and the Area Office in Osun State.
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“The Commission hereby notifies political parties and the general public that fourteen political parties have successfully complied with the requirements within the stipulated timeframe,” the statement added.
Dr Agboke reassured stakeholders of INEC’s commitment to transparency and professionalism, stating, “The Commission remains firmly committed to the conduct of credible elections in accordance with the law and best democratic practices.”
The Osun governorship election is scheduled for 8 August 2026, with political campaigns set to commence on 11 March 2026.