By Gabriel Ameh
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a consequential adjustment to the campaign timeline for the upcoming Osun State Governorship Election.
This follows the Commission’s earlier decision on February 26, 2026, to shift the election date forward by one week from August 8 to August 15, 2026 as part of its revised timetable for the 2027 General Election.
With the new date in place, INEC stated that political parties must now conclude their campaigns by midnight on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The adjustment aligns with Section 98(1) of the Electoral Act 2026, which mandates that all political campaigns end 24 hours before election day.
INEC called on all political parties, candidates, and stakeholders to strictly comply with the revised schedule.
The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to conducting free, fair, credible, and inclusive elections.
The statement was signed by National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, on April 16, 2026.
