The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the consequential adjustment of the campaign timetable for the 2026 Osun governorship election.
Naija News reports that INEC, in a statement on Thursday, by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, said the last day for political parties’ campaigns in the state is now midnight on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
The statement clarified that the adjustment is in line with Section 98(1) of the Electoral Act 2026, which provides that campaigns shall end 24 hours prior to election day.
He explained that the adjustment is based on the revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general election and adjusted the Osun State Governorship Election forward by one week from the 8th of August 2026 to the 15th.
INEC urged all political parties, candidates, and stakeholders to strictly adhere to the revised timeline.
The statement read: “Recall that on the 26th of February 2026, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) issued the Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election and adjusted the Osun State Governorship Election forward by one week from the 8th of August 2026 to the 15th.
“As a result of this adjustment, the last day for political parties’ campaigns in the state is now midnight on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in line with Section 98(1) of the Electoral Act 2026, which provides that campaigns shall end 24 hours prior to election day.
“The Commission urges all political parties, candidates, and stakeholders to strictly adhere to the revised timeline.
“INEC remains committed to the conduct of free, fair, credible and inclusive elections.”