Osun Decides 2026: Voters Head to Polls as Adeleke, Oyebamiji and Others Battle for Governor

By Afroview TV
August 15, 2026

Voting Underway Across Osun State

Osun State has gone to the polls today, August 15, 2026, as voters choose the next governor of the state in a closely watched governorship election.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) scheduled the Osun governorship election for today, with voting taking place across the state's local government areas and polling units.

The contest has attracted significant attention, with incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke, APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji, ADC candidate Najeem Salaam, and other candidates seeking the mandate of Osun voters. Recent reports describe the election as a competitive contest with a large electorate.

Voters Turn Out

Reports from the field indicate that voters have been arriving at polling units across the state. Some political figures have also praised voter turnout and called for a peaceful process.

Governor Ademola Adeleke has cast his vote in Ede. Channels Television reported that the governor raised allegations concerning the conduct of security personnel at some locations; such allegations remain claims and should not be treated as established facts without independent verification.

A Closely Watched Contest

The election is being closely monitored because of the political importance of Osun and the competition among the leading candidates.

Security, voter turnout, logistics and the credibility of the electoral process are among the issues attracting attention as voting continues.

For now, voters are casting their ballots and the final outcome remains to be determined.

Afroview TV will continue to monitor developments and bring you verified updates as they emerge.

Important

No winner should be announced until the appropriate electoral authorities, particularly INEC, officially declare the result.

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