INEC PUBLISHES LIST OF CANDIDATES FOR OSUN GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION
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By: Fasasi Hammad
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, Musa Olurode, INEC Osun Public Affairs Officer, speaking on behalf of the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, confirmed that 14 political parties successfully submitted the names and required documents of their candidates within the designated timeframe.
“The submissions followed the conclusion of party primaries and the closure of the official portal for uploading candidates’ particulars,” the statement said.
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The compliant parties include A, AA, AAC, ADC, ADP, APGA, APC, APM, APP, BP, NNPP, PRP, YPP, and ZLP. INEC noted that the candidate details were verified for compliance with constitutional and regulatory requirements before being published at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
The publication aligns with Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act 2022 and Item 4 of the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the Osun State Governorship Election. Copies of each candidate’s Form EC9, academic credentials, and supporting documents will be available for public inspection at the state office, all 30 local government offices, and the Area Office in Osun State starting Monday, 16 February 2026.
INEC emphasized that only the 14 listed political parties are eligible to contest in the election, having met all legal requirements within the stipulated period.
Dr. Agboke reassured stakeholders of the Commission’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.”
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