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Osun 2026: How Party Agents, BVAS and Larger Electorate Made Vote-Buying, Rigging Harder — AEO

By The Insight Team August 18, 2026 111 0

Key points: Strong rivalry between parties with agents on ground made large-scale rigging harder to carry out undetected. Registered voters, accreditation, and turnout all rose sharply from 2022, making retail vote-buying less effective. Both parties gained votes, but Adeleke’s margin doubled to 66,252. BVAS and IReV boosted transparency, but delays and system gaps Continue Reading

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Osun Decides 2026: Adeleke Wins Second Term, Takes 19 LGAs with 511,067 Votes

By The Insight Team August 16, 2026 163 0

By Emmanuel Kwada Governor Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke has secured a second term in office after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him the winner of the Osun State governorship election held on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Adeleke, who contested the election on the platform of the Accord Party, polled 511,067 votes to defeat […]Continue Reading

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Osun Decides in 12 Hours: What Voters Need to Know Before the Ballot Opens

By The Insight Team August 14, 2026 145 0

By Emmanuel Kwada With barely 12 hours to the opening of polling units across Osun State, the political contest for the Government House in Osogbo has entered its most consequential stage. On Saturday, August 15, 2026, millions of registered voters will have the opportunity to decide who governs the State of the Living Spring for […]Continue Reading

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Five Days to 2027 Campaigns: How Prepared Are Nigerians for the Battle Ahead?

By The Insight Team August 14, 2026 137 0

Key points:  Campaigns begin Aug 19, 2026; elections Jan and Feb 2027. New voters added, but final register and PVC figures pending. Presidential turnout fell from 53.7% in 2011 to 26.7%. Osun has 385 flashpoints, raising national election security concerns. 2027 success depends on credible polls, peace, and voter trust.   By Emmanuel Kwada Five […]Continue Reading

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Osun governorship election: Ooni drums for peace 

By The Insight Team August 7, 2026 122 0

By Clement Omanibe, Abuja The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, recently joined legendary Yoruba art and culture maestro and Drummer of Peace, Prince Adewale Laoye, to drum for peace in the state. The monarch, who is the father of the Yoruba heritage and custodian of its culture and […]Continue Reading

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Osun governorship election: 500 drummers, others set to drum for violence-free poll

By The Insight Team July 15, 2026 272 0

By Clement Omanibe, Abuja Ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in Osun State next month, a unique cultural fiesta aimed at promoting unity and peaceful coexistence among residents will be held in the state. The epoch-making event is being organised by renowned Yoruba cultural artist and master drummer, Prince Adewale Laoye of Aafin Ilu (Palace […]Continue Reading

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Adeleke’s Leadership: A Dance of Transformation in Osun

By The Insight Team November 27, 2024 731 0

By Bamikole Omishore “Great dancers are not great because of their technique; they are great because of their passion.” – Martha Graham In the world of dance, few have mastered the art of movement with the grace and intensity of Martha Graham, whose choreography was marked by a profound understanding of human expression and transformation. […]Continue Reading

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Osun Verdict: Let’s team up to develop the state, says President Buhari

By The Insight Team May 9, 2023 642 0

President Muhammadu Buhari recognizes the Supreme Court’s verdict on the July 16, 2022 governorship election in Osun State, as well the important role of the judiciary in deepening rule of law and democracy.   With the final decision by the Court, the President reminds the political class and their supporters that the main task at […]Continue Reading