INEC Sets New Campaign Dates For Osun Governorship Election

INEC had recently disclosed a consequential amendment to the timeline for the Osun State governorship election campaign following a change in the poll date.

 

In a press statement on Thursday signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, the commission recalled that it had previously adjusted election schedule dates including rescheduling of Osun governorship poll with one week.

 

“A reminder, that on the 26th day of February 2026, INEC released its Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election and also moved the date of Osun State Governorship Election one week forward from the earlier designated date of August 8, 2026 to either August 15 to allow for adjustment.

 

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said the alteration has now synced with the statutory provisions of political campaigns in the state.

 

“This modification has consequently made midnight Thursday, August 13,2026, the last day for political parties’ campaigns in the state as per Section 98(1) of the Electoral Act 2026 that stipulates that campaigns must stop 24hours before election day,” Commission said.

 

The electoral body further warned all stakeholders to adhere strictly to the new timetable against an enabling environment to conduct efficient elections.

 

The Commission implores that political and candidate parties, stakeholders must adhere strictly to the timeline.

 

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that INEC had reinforced its position over conducting transparent elections in the country.

 

The statement quoted its chairman as saying: “NEC remains committed to the conduct of free, fair, credible and inclusive elections.