Those cleared

1.Akande A. Ogunbiyi – Accord
2.Awojide Segun – AAC
3.Kehinde Atanda – ADP
4. Adegboyega Oyetola – APC
5.Awoyemi Lukuman – APM
6.Adebayo Elisha – APP
7.Adeleke Adedapo – BP
8.Yusuf Lasun – LP
9. Rasaq Saliu – NNPP
10. Abede Samuel – NRM
11.Adeleke Nurudeen – PDP
12.Ayowole Adedeji – PRP
13.Omigbodun Akinrinola – SDP
14. Ademola Adeseye – YPP
15.Adesuyi Olufemi – ZLP

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates contesting the Osun State governorship election, in compliance with the Electoral Act.

It enjoined any party, whose candidate’s name was missing from the list, to notify it through a letter signed by the chairman and secretary.

A statement by the INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, said: “On Friday, March 25, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) published the personal particulars and list of candidates (Form EC9) for the Osun State governorship election in our state and local government offices, as required by law.

“In compliance with the Electoral Act 2022, the commission hereby publishes the final list of candidates for the election, following the close of nominations by parties.

“The commission wishes to remind parties that under Section 32(2) of the Electoral Act 2022, any party that observes that the name of its candidate is missing from the list, shall notify the commission in writing, signed by its national chairman and secretary, supported with an affidavit not later than 90 days to the election.

“Furthermore, the attention of parties is drawn to Section 32(3) of the Electoral Act 2022, which provides that failure to notify the commission “shall not be ground to invalidate the election.

“The final list is published in our state and local government offices in Osun State, as well as our website and social media platforms, for public information as required by law.

“Political parties are enjoined to note the provision of the law for compliance.”