The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states for Saturday, 20 July, and Saturday, 8 August 2026, respectively. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made this known on Friday, during the swearing-in of six newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners, recently confirmed by the National Assembly. Yakubu also said the commission is finalising arrangements …

On Saturday 21 September, Edo State voters will have another opportunity to elect their governor who would be sworn in into office on 12 November, for a term of four years in the first instance. The campaign season is on, and the frontline candidates jostling for prominence are Dr. Asue Ighodalo of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP); Senator Monday Okpebholo …