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Osun Governorship Candidate Calls for Crackdown on Election Violence
Zenith Labour Party candidate Olufemi Adesuyi is calling on security forces to hold political violence perpetrators accountable ahead of the August 15 Osun governorship election.
Osun Traditional Ruler Backs Governor Adeleke for Re-election
Oba Oyeyode Oyesosin, the Ogiyan of Ejigbo, has endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term, moving away from his support for Najeem Salaam.
Renewed Political Violence in Osun Leaves APC Member Wounded
A member of the All Progressives Congress was shot by political thugs in Osogbo, sparking fears of increased violence ahead of the Osun governorship election.
Political Violence Erupts in Osun: APC Member Shot and Ilesa Residents Kidnapped
Violence intensifies in Osun as an APC member is shot by suspected opposition supporters and two Ilesa residents are abducted by alleged pro-APC thugs, prompting a stern police crackdown.
APC Supporter Shot in Osogbo Ahead of Osun 2026 Polls
An APC member was shot in Osogbo by suspected political thugs, prompting the police to launch an investigation and a series of security operations ahead of the upcoming governorship election.
DIG Fayoade Warns Osun Politicians Against Protecting Criminals Before 2026 Election
DIG Adegoke Fayoade has ordered joint security patrols in Osun State and warned politicians against supporting criminals ahead of the 2026 governorship election.
Accord Party in Osun State Refuses Police Meeting, Demands Justice for Violence
The Accord party in Osun State has declined a meeting with the police Commissioner, demanding the arrest of suspects involved in attacks and killings of its members.
Police in Osun search for suspects after stray bullet claims teenager’s life
Osun State police are hunting for a suspect named Saheed, alias Tanfeani, and his associates following a shooting incident in Ilobu that left a 14-year-old boy dead and another person injured.
APC Official Predicts Osun Election Win Based on Ekiti Success
Olatunbosun Oyintiloye claims the recent APC victory in Ekiti State signals a future win for the party in the 2026 Osun governorship election.
Primate Ayodele cautions Governor Adeleke regarding Osun governorship poll
Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned Governor Ademola Adeleke of potential efforts by the APC to compromise the upcoming Osun governorship election, while also cautioning INEC officials against misconduct.