Nigeria, March 6 -- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for the 8 August governorship election in Osun State.

The list is in a letter dated 4 March from INEC Secretary Rose Oriaran-Anthony, addressed to the commission's Resident Electoral Commissioner in Osun State.

The letter noted that 9 March (Monday) is slated in the approved timetable and schedule of activities for the 2026 Osun State governorship election as the last day for publishing the final list of nominated candidates.

Musa Olurode, INEC public relations officer in Osun State, shared the details of the list in a statement on Friday, confirming that candidates from 14 political parties were cleared to take part in th...