The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has rolled out a comprehensive timetable for the 2026 governorship election, warning political actors that vote buying, underage registration, and electoral violence will not be tolerated.
Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Mutiu Agboke, announced the election roadmap on Wednesday during an expanded stakeholders’ meeting at the Olusegun Agbaje Media Centre, Osogbo, shortly after posting the official Notice of Election across all 30 local government areas and the Modakeke Area Office.
According to Agboke, the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) will begin nationwide on August 18, 2025, via INEC’s online portal, followed by physical biometric capture from August 25 at all local government offices in Osun.
He stressed that the exercise will be free, urging residents not only to register but also to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).
“Our target is not just to register voters but to ensure they collect their PVCs. Without a PVC, there is no voting,” he cautioned, revealing that 360,794 PVCs remain uncollected in the state.
Key dates in the election timetable include:
Party primaries: November 24 – December 15, 2025
Submission of candidates’ forms: January 15 – February 9, 2026
Election day: August 8, 2026
The REC disclosed that Osun currently has 1,954,800 registered voters and 3,763 polling units across 332 wards. He reaffirmed INEC’s commitment to deploying the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) to ensure transparency.
Agboke issued a stern warning to political parties, security agencies, and civil society groups to unite against vote buying and electoral violence.
“We must not pretend that all is well when vote buying and violence threaten our democracy. Both are punishable under the Electoral Act, and INEC will work with stakeholders to curb them,” he declared.
He also cautioned against underage and foreign voter registration, calling on parents, community leaders, and security agencies to remain vigilant.
While commending the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), security agencies, and civil society organisations for their cooperation so far, Agboke urged sustained collaboration to deliver a credible, peaceful, and transparent poll.
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