The spokesperson of the Ademola Adeleke Campaign Council, Barrister Pelumi Olajengbesi, has called for a free, fair and credible governorship election in Osun State, describing the August 15, 2026 poll as a crucial test for Nigeria’s democratic institutions ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Olajengbesi made the call on Friday in Abuja during a press briefing after an advocacy visit to the Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah Centre, where he appealed to domestic and international stakeholders to closely monitor the election.
He said the Osun governorship election would serve as a major assessment of the credibility of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the Nigeria Police Force and other institutions responsible for safeguarding the electoral process.
“The coming election in Osun State is important to Nigeria and important to the world. It is a major test of the integrity of INEC, the Inspector-General of Police and our institutions to determine whether we are prepared to conduct free, fair and credible elections ahead of the 2027 general election”, he said.
Olajengbesi urged the international community, civil society organisations and election observers to pay close attention to the conduct of the poll to ensure that the will of the people prevails.
He alleged that the police command in Osun State had become compromised and accused the state Commissioner of Police of acting in a partisan manner. According to him, the campaign council had submitted a fresh complaint to the British High Commission over its concerns.
He also said the council had previously petitioned the Inspector-General of Police,
