Politics
Osun Guber Poll: INEC publishes candidates’ details
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced the publication of the personal particulars of candidates and their running mates for the forthcoming governorship election in Osu State.
In a statement issued by Musa Olurode, Osun INEC Public Affairs Officer on behalf of the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Mutiu Agboke on Sunday, the Commission confirmed that 14 political parties successfully uploaded the names and required documents of their candidates within the stipulated timeframe.
According to the statement, “the submission followed the conclusion of party primaries and the close of the designated portal for uploading candidates’ particulars”.
The Commission listed the compliant political parties as A, AA, AAC, ADC, ADP, APGA, APC, APM, APP, BP, NNPP, PRP, YPP and ZLP.
It stated that the list of candidates was released by its headquarters in Abuja after verifying compliance with constitutional and regulatory requirements.
INEC said the publication was in accordance 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.
The statement noted that “copies of each candidate’s Form EC9, alongside their academic credentials and other supporting documents, would be displayed at the Commission’s state office and across its local government offices.”
It added that “the documents would be available for inspection from Monday, 16 February 2026, at the 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.”
INEC advised political parties, candidates and members of the public to inspect the published documents as provided by law.
The Commission clarified that only the fourteen political parties listed would participate in the forthcoming governorship election, having met the necessary conditions within the prescribed period.
Meanwhile, the REC, Adegoke, 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,” Agboke said.
