Many think four years is a long time, until governance cycles roll back around, and the hourglass flips again. On Friday, INEC announced the official dates for the 2026 governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states, reminding both political actors and voters that time never waits, and preparation starts early.
INEC's advance scheduling for Ekiti and Osun elections gives political parties a structured timeline and reminds Nigerians of the long road to credible polls.
- INEC has fixed June 20, 2026, for Ekiti and August 8, 2026, for Osun governorship elections.
- Party primaries for Ekiti must be held between October 20 and November 10, 2025.
- Political parties must submit nominations by December 22, 2025, exactly 180 days before the election.
- Public campaigning for Ekiti starts January 21, 2026.
- The announcement follows Electoral Act provisions requiring notice at least 360 days in advance.
With fixed dates now in place, the countdown to change in Ekiti and Osun has officially begun ,? quietly but with consequence.
