The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the personal particulars of candidates and their running mates for the forthcoming governorship election in Osun State.
In a statement issued 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.
List of qualifying parties
The parties that met the deadline 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)
- Zenith Labour Party (ZLP)
INEC said the list was released from its headquarters in Abuja after verifying that all submissions complied with constitutional and regulatory requirements.
Public inspection of documents
The publication was made in line 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 other supporting documents will be displayed for public inspection beginning Monday, February 16, 2026.
The documents will be available at INEC’s state office, all 30 local government area offices, and the Area Office in Osun State.
“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.
INEC advised political parties, candidates and members of the public to scrutinize the published documents as provided by law. It also clarified that only the 14 listed parties are eligible to participate in the election, having fulfilled the necessary conditions within the prescribed period.
Election timeline
The governorship election is scheduled for August 8, 2026, while political campaigns are expected to commence on 11 March 2026.
Dr. Agboke reassured stakeholders of the Commission’s commitment to transparency and professionalism.
“The Commission remains firmly committed to the conduct of credible elections in accordance with the law and best democratic practices,” he said.
