Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared that the people of the state will never allow “electoral robbers” to subvert their democratic mandate in the forthcoming 2026 governorship election.
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In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Monday, Adeleke urged indigenes of the state, especially those living outside Osun, to take advantage of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and transfer their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) back to Osun ahead of the polls.
“I call on Osun residents outside the state to transfer their voting cards to Osun and ensure mass participation for the retention of people-oriented leadership by August 2026. Our PVC is our weapon to show that good governance is achievable, as Osun has witnessed under this administration in the last two and a half years,” the governor said.
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Adeleke emphasized that Osun has recorded steady progress since his administration came on board and stressed that continuity of good governance depends on citizens’ active participation. He urged party leaders, community heads, and stakeholders across local governments to mobilize their people for the CVR exercise.
Meanwhile, INEC confirmed that the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration exercise commenced on Monday, recording over 26,000 visits to its CVR portal (cvr.inecnigeria.org) within hours of its launch. The commission explained that the CVR is open to Nigerians who have just turned 18, those registering for the first time, as well as citizens seeking to update their details, transfer their voting locations, or replace lost or damaged PVCs.
INEC further clarified that physical registration will begin on August 25, 2025, at all 774 local government offices across Nigeria. It also warned against multiple registrations, noting that violators risk prosecution.
The governor assured Osun voters that his government will continue defending their democratic rights while encouraging them to guard their votes in 2026. “We must prepare to stop electoral robbers if they ever attempt to thwart the will of the people,” Adeleke said.
With the CVR now open, Adeleke’s call has reignited political consciousness across Osun as preparations for the 2026 election intensify.
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