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#OsunDecides2026: “Shame on APC, We’re Winning Osun, No Be Edo” — Davido

August 15, 2026 by admin

Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has claimed that his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, is ahead in Saturday’s governorship election. In a series of posts shared on social media as votes were being counted across the state, Davido also claimed that the All Progressives Congress had lost in the ward of former Osun State Governor, Bisi Akande. “Their group chat don scatter! Baba Akande lost his ward. Gov Adeleke is cruising to victory. Shame APC. Osun no be Edo!” he wrote. The singer, who has openly mobilised support for Adeleke, also urged residents to remain vigilant and resist what he described as alleged plans by former Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola. “I implore Osun people to stay vigilant all night and resist plans of Oyetola. Na we get Osogbo! Imole ti woleeeee,” he added. In another post, Davido expressed confidence that Adeleke would win the election and called for security agencies to remain deployed at electoral locations. “We are winning, guys! Security agencies shouldn’t be withdrawn from electoral units,” he wrote. Meanwhile, officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission commenced the sorting and counting of votes at polling units across Osun State following the conclusion of voting. As of 5:51 p.m. on Saturday, a check of the INEC Result Viewing Portal by our correspondent showed that results from 1695 of the 3,763 polling units had been uploaded. PUNCH Online earlier reported that three major candidates in the election had expressed confidence in emerging victorious as the exercise entered the sorting and collation stage. Adeleke, the Accord Party candidate, expressed confidence in victory after casting his vote at Sagba Abogunde Ward 2, Unit 9, in Ede North Local Government Area. Similarly, the All Progressives Congress candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, who voted at Ward 09, Unit 011, Ikire, in Irewole Local Government Area, also expressed confidence of winning the election. Meanwhile, the African Democratic Congress governorship candidate, Najeem Salaam, raised concerns over the alleged non-recognition of his party agents in several areas across the state. The Independent National Electoral Commission has yet to officially declare a winner as of the time of filing this report

#OsunDecides2026: Jubilation as Adeleke Secures 421 Votes at His Polling Unit

August 15, 2026 by admin

Jubilation broke out on Saturday after the Accord Party governorship candidate and Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, secured victory at his polling unit in the ongoing governorship election. Adeleke polled 421 votes at Ward 02, Polling Unit 009, Abogunde Compound, Ede North Local Government Area of Osun State. Supporters of the governor were seen celebrating after the result was announced at the polling unit. Three major candidates in the Osun governorship election had expressed confidence in emerging victorious as the polls entered the sorting and collation stage, with each candidate and their supporters optimistic about securing the mandate of the electorate. Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, on Saturday, expressed confidence in emerging victorious in the ongoing governorship election after casting his vote at Sagba Abogunde Ward 2, Unit 9, in Ede North Local Government Area. Opposition candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, who also voted at his Ward 09, Unit 011, Ikire, in the Irewole Local Government Area, expressed confidence in victory while speaking with journalists after casting his vote. Meanwhile, the African Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Osun State, Najeem Salaam, raised concerns over the alleged non-recognition of his party agents in several areas across the state during Saturday’s election. Meanwhile, as at 5:24PM on Saturday, a check by our correspondent on the IReV portal indicated that 1386 out of 3,763 unit results have been uploaded.

#OsunDecides2026: Police Explain Tear Gas Incident, Arrest Officer

August 15, 2026 by admin

The Osun State Police Command has arrested an officer deployed to the Registration Area Centre in Modakeke Ward 10, Ife East Local Government Area, after an accidental tear gas discharge caused panic during Saturday’s governorship election. The command’s response followed viral video clips on social media depicting a chaotic scene in Modakeke, where onlookers expressed anger in Yoruba at police officers, alleging unprovoked tear gas firing at a polling site. Reacting via an official statement on X on Saturday, the Command debunked claims that police operatives deliberately targeted voters at a polling unit to disrupt the electoral process. The statement clarified that the incident took place at the Registration Area Centre rather than a voting centre, describing it as an act of personal negligence. “The Command wishes to clarify that the incident did not take place at any polling unit. It occurred at the Registration Area Centre (RAC) and was the result of negligence on the part of an officer who was attempting to ease himself,” the statement read. Strongly condemning the breach, the police confirmed that the officer involved was promptly taken into custody, with formal disciplinary proceedings initiated. “This conduct is highly condemnable and falls far below the standard expected of an officer of the Nigeria Police Force,” the statement continued. “The officer involved has been immediately apprehended. A thorough investigation is ongoing to determine the full circumstances of the incident and to establish whether there were any other motives behind the action.” Reassuring the public on electoral protocols, the police emphasised that security personnel deployed to polling units are strictly prohibited from bearing arms or tactical gear within a designated radius of voting points. The Command also dismissed social media reports claiming the discharge was aimed at scaring away voters. Apologising to affected residents and election observers, the Command reiterated its pledge to maintain a peaceful environment throughout the voting and collation exercises. “The officer concerned will face appropriate disciplinary action in line with the Force’s regulations. “The Nigeria Police Force Osun State Command remains resolute in its duty to protect the integrity of the electoral process and to guarantee the safety and security of all participants,” the statement concluded.

#OsunDecides2026: Ex-minister raises concerns over slow BVAS processing

August 15, 2026 by admin

Former Minister of State for Police Affairs, Alhaji Jelili Adesiyan, on Saturday complained about the slow performance of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s Bimodal Voter Accreditation System at his polling unit. Adesiyan, who voted at Unit 8, Ward 6, Lagere Idiose, Ode Omu, expressed concern over how long it would take the large number of voters on the queue to cast their ballots, given the performance of the machine. The former minister said, “The exercise is peaceful here. There have not been any problems, only that the BVAS is very slow. “In this place, we have almost 1,000 people who registered, most of whom are on the queue to vote. Up to now, past 2pm, the number of those who have voted, from the information I gathered, is still under 200. “There are some of our elderly people who are here. The BVAS is not capturing some of them.” Adesiyan said the polling unit deserved another BVAS to quicken the process. He, however, expressed assurance that every registered voter on the queue would be allowed to vote.

#OsunDecides2026: “Shame on APC, We’re Winning Osun, No Be Edo” — Davido

#OsunDecides2026: Jubilation as Adeleke Secures 421 Votes at His Polling Unit

#OsunDecides2026: Police Explain Tear Gas Incident, Arrest Officer

#OsunDecides2026: Ex-minister raises concerns over slow BVAS processing

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