From David Onuoja, Abuja
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has shifted the Political Parties’s Campaign timeline for Osun State Governorship Election by one week.
This will now allow campaigns to end on the 13th of August, 2026 while the election would be on the 15th August, 2026 against the initial 8th August.
Recall that on the 26th of February 2026, INEC issued the Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election and adjusted the Osun State Governorship Election forward by one week from the 8th of August 2026 to the 15th.
According to a press statement this evening, by Mohammed Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, said, as a result of this adjustment, the last day for political parties’ campaigns in the state is now midnight on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in line with Section 98(1) of the Electoral Act 2026, which provides that campaigns shall end 24 hours prior to election day.
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The Commission therefore, urged all political parties, candidates, and stakeholders to strictly adhere to the revised timeline.
Saying, INEC remains committed to the conduct of free, fair, credible and inclusive elections.
