The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has started reprinting ballot papers and result sheets for the Osun State governorship election to accommodate the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate. The update is meant to reflect the candidacy of Dr Francis Olugbenga Ajala and his running mate, Faseke Babajimi Oladipo, who are being added to the ballot.
INEC’s decision follows a Federal High Court judgment delivered on July 22, 2026, in a case ordering the commission to recognise and publish Ajala’s candidacy. Sources agree that INEC is also updating the paperwork used for the election, including result sheets, to match the revised ballot.
Outlets describe the same core steps: INEC began reprinting, and the revised materials are expected to be delivered to Osun ahead of voting on Saturday, August 15, 2026. One outlet notes the expected arrival date and distribution timing for the newly printed materials, while others focus on INEC’s inclusion of SDP on the ballot and the ongoing reprinting process.
