The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has included the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate, Dr. Francis Olugbenga Ajala, and his running mate, Faseke Babajimi Oladipo, on the ballot for the August 15, 2026 Osun State Governorship Election.
INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.
He said the decision followed a July 22, 2026 judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, directing INEC to recognise and publish Ajala’s name and particulars as the SDP candidate.
Haruna said the commission is reproducing the ballot papers and result sheets to reflect the inclusion, bringing the number of political parties contesting the election to 15.
He added that the reproduced materials will arrive in Osun State on Thursday, August 13, for onward distribution to Local Government Area offices.
INEC reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a free, fair and credible election.