The Court mandated the Commission to immediately acknowledge, accept, upload, process, and publish the name and details of Dr Francis Olugbenga Ajala as the candidate for the Social Democratic Party.

As a result, the ballot papers for the election, set to take place on Saturday, 15th August 2026, are being reprinted to include this addition, increasing the total number of political parties participating in the election to fifteen, 15. The result sheets for the election are also being reprinted to incorporate the SDP candidate.

In a statement issued by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, the Commission informed the public that the newly printed ballot papers are expected to arrive in Osun State on Thursday, 13th August 2026, and will be distributed to Local Government Area offices throughout the state on the same day, following the standard distribution protocol prior to the election.

INEC has assured political parties, candidates, and the general public of its dedication to facilitating a free, fair, and credible election in Osun State.

He stressed that the APC remained committed to peaceful political participation, calling on all stakeholders to avoid actions capable of undermining peace before, during and after the election.

According to him, “all stakeholders and members of the public must promote peace, tolerance and responsible political engagement as the state approaches the governorship poll.”

The APC chieftain appealed to the participants to return to their communities and support Bola Oyebamiji and the APC in the August 15 election.

He said an AMBO-led administration would prioritise inclusive governance, economic empowerment, skills development and improved opportunities for workers in the informal sector.

The programme attracted informal workers from various sectors, including barbers, hairdressers, fumigators, welders, textile workers, tailors, electrical workers, traders, commercial motorcyclists and members of the Nigeria Automobile Technicians Association.

Members of non-indigenous communities, including Igede, Idoma and Tiv residents from Benue State living in Obokun Local Government Area, also attended the programme.

The Osun State Police Command, in a statement, said it had summoned Senator Fadahunsi over his remarks.

Fadahunsi on Wednesday honoured the police summons, details of which remains sketchy.

But in areaction, Frank described the alleged remarks as “unguarded” and dangerous to Nigeria’s democracy, urging the Federal Government and security agencies to act without delay.

“I condemn the comment of Senator Francis Fadahunsi strongly and call on the security agencies to immediately act, despite his position, to arrest the senator with all urgency.

“The Senate must immediately suspend such a senator who can make such unguarded statements. We want to see action taken as an example to every person involved in election violence,” he said.

DAILY POST reports that there is currently tension in Osun State ahead of its governorship election, scheduled for August 15, 2026.

The incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke, is seeking re-election against an All Progressives Congress, APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, popularly known as AMBO, in the Saturday’s election.