The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) adds Dr. Francis Olugbenga Ajala, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate, to the ballot for the Osun State governorship election. INEC includes Ajala’s running mate, Faseke Babajimi Oladipo, following a court order directing the update of ballot papers.
Both outlets report that the change comes because of judicial direction, not INEC’s unilateral decision. While the reports focus on the inclusion itself, they describe the action as part of INEC’s compliance with the court ruling and present Ajala’s candidacy as now officially recognized on the election ballot. The coverage does not add further details on the underlying dispute, the court’s reasoning, or whether any other candidates are affected.
