An analysis of INEC's IReV portal performance during the 2026 Osun governorship election, highlighting transmission progress and identifying critical transparency
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, saying the victory is a sign
By Murtala Adogi Mohammed | From 2016 to 2021, while working with UNICEF’s Southwest Regional Office in Akure, I conducted
By: Peter Emmanuel | Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party has been declared the winner of the 2026 Osun
By: Peter Emmanuel |BallotEyes, the election observation initiative of the Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI), in partnership with FactCheck
“Security Officers Pass Early Test in Osun, but BVAS Malfunctions and Isolated Violence Threaten Smooth Polls at the 2026 Osun
Voting in the 2026 Osun State governorship election has largely remained peaceful, but late arrival of election officials, BVAS challenges
The European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Election Observation Hub (EU-SDGN EOH) has recorded 323 cases of electoral
The Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) has reported delays in the arrival of election officials and challenges with the Bimodal Voter
By: Peter Emmanuel | I arrived in Osun State through Ilesa Garage on Thursday, August 13, 2026, two days before
The 2026 Osun State Governorship Election will test Nigeria’s electoral institutions, security agencies and information environment as voters head to
At least 34 election-related violent incidents and 18 deaths have been recorded in Osun State since May 2026, according to
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ANALYSIS: IReV Performance in the 2026 Osun Governorship Election
An analysis of INEC’s IReV portal performance during the 2026 Osun governorship election, highlighting transmission progress and identifying critical transparency gaps that must be addressed to ensure electoral readiness for the 2027 general elections. By Akintunde Babatunde | The performance…
Tinubu Congratulates Governor Adeleke on Osun Re-Election
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, saying the victory is a sign that democracy will continue to thrive in Nigeria. In a statement released on Sunday, August 16, 2026, by his Special…
Op-Ed | Seven Key Forces Behind Adeleke’s Victory in Osun State & One Lessons Learned, By Murtala Adogi Mohammed
By Murtala Adogi Mohammed | From 2016 to 2021, while working with UNICEF’s Southwest Regional Office in Akure, I conducted a series of political economy analyses across the six Southwest states. Drawing on those insights, here are my reflections on…
#OsunDecides2026: Adeleke Wins Second Term, Defeats APC’s Oyebamiji by 66,252 Votes
By: Peter Emmanuel | Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party has been declared the winner of the 2026 Osun State governorship election, defeating his closest challenger, All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, by 66,252 votes. The Independent…
#OsunDecides2026: BallotEyes, FactCheck Africa, DNN Media, Oroki Hub Raise Concerns Over BVAS Failures, Vote Buying, Polling Irregularities
By: Peter Emmanuel | BallotEyes, the election observation initiative of the Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI), in partnership with FactCheck Africa, Oroki Hub, Legis360 and DNN Media, has raised concerns over several irregularities observed during Saturday’s Osun State governorship…
Osun 2026: CLEEN Foundation Reports Security Success as Tech Glitches Delay Voting
“Security Officers Pass Early Test in Osun, but BVAS Malfunctions and Isolated Violence Threaten Smooth Polls at the 2026 Osun State Gubernatorial Election.“ — CLEEN Foundation. This was contained in a preliminary assessment released by the CLEEN Foundation on Saturday, signed…
