By Mojisola Oladele
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced 11th March, as the official commencement date for political campaigns ahead of forthcoming governorship election in Osun State.
The State INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Mutiu Agboke,Stated this while responding to questions from Newsmen during an expanded stakeholders’ meeting held in Osogbo .
Dr. Agboke said the campaign timeline would be formally communicated to political actors in line with existing Electoral Act and guidelines.
Dr Agboke states ” By God’s grace, full campaign activities will commence on March 11, 2026. We will still meet with stakeholders, especially political parties, to brief them appropriately.”
He explained that the Commission would outline campaign protocols to guide political parties throughout the process.
The Osun INEC boss emphasised the need for collective responsibility in achieving credible electoral processes in the state.
The stakeholders agreed with us on this assuring that they will participate and they have also shown their readiness to cooperate and ensure the success of the exercise,” he added.
Edited by Taiwo Akinola
