The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Nigeria’s election management body, has published the personal particulars of candidates and their running mates for the forthcoming governorship election in Osun State, in southwestern Nigeria.
In a statement issued on Sunday, February 15, 2026, the Osun State Public Affairs Officer of INEC, Musa Olurode, speaking on behalf of the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Osun State, Doctor Mutiu Agboke, said 14 political parties completed the upload of candidates’ names and required documents within the period provided by the commission.
“The submission followed the conclusion of party primaries and the closure of the designated portal for uploading candidates’ particulars,” the statement said.
INEC listed the qualifying parties as Accord (A), Action Alliance (AA), African Action Congress (AAC), African Democratic Congress (ADC), Action Democratic Party (ADP), All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), All Progressives Congress (APC), Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Action Peoples Party (APP), Boot Party (BP), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Young Progressives Party (YPP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP).
The commission said the list was released from its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital, after it confirmed that the submissions satisfied constitutional and regulatory requirements. It said the publication was done in line with Section 29(3) of Nigeria’s Electoral Act 2022 and Item 4 of the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the Osun State governorship election.
INEC said it will display each candidate’s Form EC9, academic credentials, and other supporting documents at its Osun State office and across local offices in the state. It said inspection will begin on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the state office, all 30 local government area offices, and the Area Office in Osun State.
“The Commission hereby notifies political parties and the general public that fourteen political parties have successfully complied with the requirements within the stipulated timeframe,” the statement added.
INEC advised political parties, candidates, and members of the public to examine the published documents as provided by law. It also said only the 14 listed parties are eligible to take part in the governorship election because they met the requirements within the period set by the commission.
Doctor Agboke said the commission would keep faith with transparency and professional standards. “The Commission remains firmly committed to the conduct of credible elections in accordance with the law and best democratic practices,” he said.
The Osun State governorship election is scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2026, and political campaigns are expected to start on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, according to the timetable.