SDP candidate remains confident despite late INEC listing
Olugbenga Ajala, the Social Democratic Party candidate for the Osun State governorship election, has voiced strong optimism about his party’s chances. Despite being listed on the ballot just three days before the poll, Ajala believes the SDP can still secure victory. He acknowledged the challenge of limited campaign time but remains upbeat about the outcome. The party’s inclusion followed a court judgment that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to add the SDP candidate to the ballot.
Key takeaways
- Olugbenga Ajala said the SDP was listed on the ballot only three days before the Osun State governorship election.
- The party’s inclusion came after a Federal High Court judgment delivered on July 22, 2026.
- The Osun State governorship election is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026.
- INEC confirmed it is reproducing ballot papers and result sheets to include the SDP candidate.
- The number of political parties contesting the election has now increased to 15.
