The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announces that it will conduct a mock accreditation exercise on Saturday, 1 August 2026, ahead of the 15 August 2026 Osun State governorship election. Both reports say the exercise is part of INEC’s preparations to support smooth accreditation on election day. The Daily Post Nigeria report states that the timetable is contained in a public notice signed by Ariyo Rufus, Head of Department in INEC’s Voter Education, Publicity, Gender and Inclusivity unit, on behalf of INEC leadership. Vanguard similarly reports that INEC will begin the mock accreditation process on the same date, framing it as a step toward ensuring accreditation procedures proceed without issues during the election. Together, the sources confirm the election date and the scheduled mock accreditation date, but they do not provide additional details such as venues, participating stakeholders, or the scope of the exercise. INEC’s notice indicates the commission is taking preparatory steps to test accreditation processes before the governorship vote in Osun.