The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a fresh adjustment to the campaign timetable for the Osun state governorship election.
With the adjustment, the last day for political parties’ campaigns in the state is now midnight on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
INEC had earlier moved the Osun governorship election forward by one week, from Saturday, August 8, 2026, to Saturday, August 15, 2026.
This change was contained in the Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 general elections released on February 26, 2026.
National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, stated this in statement on Thursday.
The commission urged all political parties, candidates, and stakeholders to strictly comply with the revised timeline.
The statement explained that the adjustment was purely consequential and did not affect other aspects of the Osun governorship election process that have already been concluded.
INEC reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a free, fair, credible, and inclusive governorship election in Osun State.
Political parties and candidates have been advised to immediately review and adjust their campaign schedules to ensure they conclude all rallies, public meetings, media broadcasts, and advertisements before the new midnight deadline on August 13, 2026.
The full 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.”
