We’re Not Aware of Factional Accord Party Gov Primary in Osun — INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has distanced itself from any factional gubernatorial primary election conducted by a splinter group of the Accord Party in Osun State.

​This declaration comes amid reports of internal wrangling within the Accord Party following the officially recognized primary, which saw the incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke emerge as the party’s standard-bearer for the upcoming 2026 governorship election.

The New Diplomat had reported that 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.

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.