Ajala Makes Osun Ballot as INEC Reproduces Election Materials

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has added the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate, Dr Francis Olugbenga Ajala, and his running mate, Faseke Babajimi Oladipo, to the ballot for Saturday’s Osun State governorship election.

INEC said the decision followed a Federal High Court judgment delivered in Abuja on July 22, 2026, directing the commission to recognise, accept, process and publish Ajala’s candidacy.
In a statement on Wednesday, the commission said ballot papers and result sheets for the August 15 election were being reproduced to reflect the inclusion of the SDP candidate.
The development brings the number of political parties contesting the election to 15.
INEC said the reproduced ballot papers would arrive in Osun State on Thursday and would subsequently be distributed to Local Government Area offices across the state ahead of the election.
The commission assured political parties, candidates and voters of its commitment to conducting a free, fair and credible election.