_INEC Holds Press briefing in Osogbo_
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Osun State, on Tuesday, August 13, 2025, held a high-level Stakeholders’ Engagement and Formal Presentation of the Notice of Election ahead of the 2026 Osun State Governorship Election.
The event took place at the Olusegun Agbaje Media Centre, INEC Headquarters, Osogbo, under the theme: 2026 Osun Governorship Election: Level of Preparedness.
The engagement brought together all Political Parties, Civil Society Organizations, Media Representatives, Religious Bodies and other stakeholders in the State to discuss the upcoming Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise and INEC’s commitment to a free, fair, and credible election.
The Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Mutiu Agboke in his words assured voters that their votes will count through a credible process in the upcoming 2026 Governorship Election in the state. He likewise affirmed that the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) will commence on August 18th, 2025 with online registration, while biometric registration starts on August 25th, 2025 across all the Local Governments of the State including Modakeke Area office. He urged prospective registrants to visit www.cvr.inecnigeria.org to supply the necessary information for their online CVR registration.
The INEC REC confirmed that the Osun Governorship Election will be conducted on August 8, 2026 , as earlier announced, while primaries will be conducted between November 24 and December 15th, 2025. He insisted that “No PVC, No Voting,” and therefore enjoined eligible Osun voters to collect their Permanent Voter Cards whenever the window for collection opens.
Dr. Agboke also noted that there are 1,594,006 registered voters in Osun, with 360,794 uncollected PVCs as at July 2025.
The Osun INEC boss implored Osun residents to come out to register for their PVCs.
Crownrise Development Initiative , a civic-focused NGO dedicated to democratic participation and grassroots development, was duly represented at the engagement. As an organization committed to good governance, Crownrise Development Initiative aligns with INEC’s objectives to promote inclusive and informed electoral processes.
The Press Conference served as an official platform for INEC to formally notify all political parties of the 2026 Osun Governorship election, Announce preparations for the CVR, Reaffirm its dedication to transparency and voter inclusion and call for collaborative efforts from all electoral stakeholders.
The event ended with a renewed sense of collaboration among all stakeholders, setting the tone for an inclusive and well-organized 2026 governorship election in Osun State.
