The Independent National Electoral Commission in Osun State has said it was not informed of another primary reportedly conducted by a faction of the Accord Party in the state.
A faction of the Accord Party in Osun on Sunday reportedly held a primary election that produced Bamigbola Clement as its candidate for the August 8, 2026, governorship poll.
The exercise, held in Osogbo, the state capital, began with the accreditation of delegates.
A large contingent of armed police operatives was also observed around the venue.
Bamigbola, the only aspirant presented to delegates, confirmed his emergence.
“It is true. We had our primary, and I emerged the consensus candidate,” he told The Punch.
However, INEC’s Public Relations Officer in the state, Musa Olurode, said the commission was unaware of the parallel exercise.
“We have monitored the only Accord Party primary a few days ago. The report has been submitted. INEC is not aware of any other party’s primary,” Olurode said.
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