OSUN GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION: TENSION RISES AS POLITICAL OPPONENTS CLASH AHEAD OF POLL
Osun State is witnessing heightened political tension as residents prepare to vote in the governorship election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026. The contest has attracted intense competition among the leading political parties, with the incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke, APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji and ADC candidate Najeem Salaam among the major contenders. The election comes amid growing concerns about security and political violence. Recent reports indicate that the campaign period has been marked by attacks, accusations and confrontations involving supporters of rival political camps. A security assessment reported 73 election-related violent incidents and 29 deaths ahead of the poll, highlighting the seriousness of the security situation. Political clashes have also intensified through accusations between opposing camps. The Adeleke administration and the All Progressives Congress have exchanged allegations concerning police interference and attempts to dis...