Osun 2026: Heavyweights clash, political titans lock horns

By Lateef Dada, Osogbo
As the August 15, 2026, governorship election in Osun State draws nearer, the 14 participating political parties are intensifying their efforts while high-stakes political alliances are being severely tested. Major political contenders, particularly the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Accord Party, and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), are ramping up their strategies and deploying rigorous campaigns to win over the electorate.
An interesting dynamic of the election is that the three major flagbearers hail from the Osun West Senatorial District, shaping the zone into the ultimate battleground. The contest will play out across the ten local governmen...