Osun Election: Over 60 Opposition Members Held by Police, Says Governor’s Camp

The campaign organisation for Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has accused the police of illegally detaining more than 60 members of the Accord Party. In a statement released on Wednesday, the campaign council said the arrests are unjust and demanded the immediate release of all those held. The detentions come ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state, which is being widely followed under the social media hashtag #OsunDecides2026. The campaign organisation did not provide specific details on where the arrests took place or the charges, if any, against the detained members. Police authorities have not yet responded to the allegations. The Accord Party is a minority opposition group in Osun State, where Adeleke, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), currently serves as governor.