The United Kingdom (UK) has commended the conduct of the Osun governorship election, describing it as “peaceful” and congratulating Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election. However, the UK expressed concern over instances of vote-buying and delays with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS).

In a statement late Monday, the British High Commission noted encouraging signs of a positive democratic process, citing its own accredited observers and independent monitoring groups.

“This includes the opening of polls as scheduled in many locations, the commitment of security personnel to maintaining order, and the effective implementation of electoral procedures by INEC officials. Most of all, we were encouraged by the patience, resilience and participation demonstrated by voters throughout the day,” the statement read.

However, the commission highlighted key areas of concern, noting “reports of isolated incidents that generated tension before and during the electoral process and the significant remaining challenge of voter interference, including vote-buying, across party lines.

“We also note continued issues with access for people with disabilities and for elderly people, as well as overcrowding due to the speed and limited provision of BVAS devices for accreditation,” the report added.

Looking ahead, the High Commission urged relevant authorities to review these issues carefully and draw lessons from civil society recommendations to strengthen public confidence, transparency, and accountability.

“As Nigeria looks ahead to the 2027 general elections, we note that off-cycle elections benefit from the availability of additional personnel and resources that may be more difficult to replicate at a nationwide scale. We nevertheless hope that the experience of the Osun election will help inform further improvements that strengthen the integrity, inclusiveness and credibility of future electoral processes,” the statement read.

It also commended the people of Osun State for their “peaceful and active participation” in the 15 August 2026 governorship election.

Senator Oluremi Tinubu is expected in Ogun State today, Tuesday, for the Launch of the Zonal National Community Food Bank programme, featuring the distribution of food items to vulnerable and indigent residents of the state.

The programme, which will commence at Makun, Sagamu, is expected to attract major stakeholders from across the country as part of efforts to strengthen the Federal Government’s social intervention initiatives and provide support for vulnerable households.

She will lead the distribution exercise and other activities scheduled for the visit.

According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor on Information and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, Senator Tinubu will also commission the 108-unit Muhammadu Buhari Estate at Kobape, Abeokuta.

She will also commission the Gateway Medical Centre of Excellence, a 250-bed ultra-modern hospital in Abeokuta, designed to provide advanced healthcare services to residents of Ogun State and neighbouring communities.

As part of her itinerary, the First Lady will hold an engagement with major stakeholders at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, the state capital.

The visit is expected to further strengthen collaboration between the Federal and Ogun State Governments in the areas of social welfare, housing and healthcare delivery, while reinforcing the commitment of both governments to improving the quality of life of Nigerians.

Deji Adeleke, a businessman and the father of afrobeats singer, Davido, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress, APC, spent around N60 billion on vote-buying during the Osun State governorship election.


Adeleke also claimed that the APC used N50,000 to buy votes in some areas during the governorship election.

Speaking in Osogbo, the state capital, the businessman revealed that his prayers helped Governor Ademola Adeleke to win the election.

He disclosed that he prayed that voters would take APC’s money but vote for his brother.

Last Saturday, Governor Adeleke won the governorship election after polling 511,067 votes to defeat APC’s Bola Oyebamiji who had 444, 815 votes.

However, Deji Adeleke said: “On the day of the election, when I heard about the kind of money they were spending, I went back to my little corner in my room and I knelt down and I prayed to God Almighty.

“I said, ‘God Almighty, let people collect their money but still vote for Ademola Adeleke.

“They spent N60 billion as we heard. Some places they bought votes for as high as 50,000, for one single vote.”