The European Union Election Observer Mission will monitor the forthcoming Osun State Governorship Election scheduled to hold on 15 August, 2026.
This was announced via a Statement by the Osun State Government on Sunday 12 July, 2026.
The Statement signed by Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Spokesperson to the State Governor, reads: “The European Union Election Observer Mission is to monitor forthcoming Osun state governorship election in line with its tradition of observing and encouraging compliance with democratic norms, the Austrian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Peter Guschelbauer has disclosed.
“He spoke at the Government House, Osogbo over the weekend while paying a courtesy visit to Governor Ademola Adeleke, assuring that the EU is interested in the entrenchment of democratic practices through free and fair elections.
“Mr Guschelbauer said the European Union hopes to see the Osun election conducted in compliance with Nigerian national electoral laws especially as the Osun polls is a prelude to Nigeria’s general elections to be held in 2027.
“The Ambassador accompanied by the embassy’s political adviser, commended the governor for instituting good governance and charged all political actors to play according to the rule in the interest of subnational stability and national prosperity.
“Governor Adeleke had while welcoming the Ambassador particularly urged the European Union to take special interest in the forthcoming Osun state election, noting that “the observer intervention of the European Union will strengthen compliance with democratic practices and the electoral act for a free and fair polls.
““Our Government remains committed to free and fair elections as well as creating an enabling environment for investors and development partners. Osun State offers immense opportunities in agriculture, renewable energy, education, technology, mining and vocational development.
“”We are ready to work with your country and Austrian businesses in exploring these opportunities for mutual growth and prosperity”, the governor posited.”
Photo: Austrian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Peter Guschelbauer, pays courtesy visit to Governor Ademola Adeleke at the Osun State Government House in Osogbo | Osun State Government/X
