Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission & Najeem Salaam

Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission: Conducted the election, identified flashpoints, and implemented anti-vote-buying measures. Its credibility is crucial for the acceptance of the results and for future elections.

Najeem Salaam: ADC governorship candidate. His campaign could benefit from dissatisfaction with the two main parties.

Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission: Conducted the election and declared Adeleke the winner. Its credibility was questioned due to reported irregularities, but it successfully delivered a result.

Najeem Salaam: ADC candidate who finished third. His performance was modest, but the ADC's role in the election and its potential as an opposition platform may be noted.

Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission: Declared Adeleke the winner. Its role in the election is central, but the dispute does not directly affect it.

Najeem Salaam: ADC candidate who came third. The dispute over collaboration may affect his party's standing.

Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission: The electoral body that conducted and declared the results of the Osun election, reinforcing its role in democratic processes.

Najeem Salaam: ADC candidate finished third and congratulated Adeleke, urging respect for the people's choice.

Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission: The Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission's decision to redeploy Mutiu Agboke and potentially other officials before the 2026 Osun State Governorship election has led to accusations of attempting to influence the electoral process.

Najeem Salaam: Najeem Salaam is contesting the Osun State governorship election on the platform of the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress.

Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission: The electoral body that declared Adeleke the winner of the August 15 governorship election, confirming his re-election. Its role is procedural and not directly involved in the EFCC dispute.

Najeem Salaam: ADC candidate who came third in election.

Najeem Salaam: Najeem Salaam was elected as the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress candidate for the 2026 Osun governorship election.