#OsunDecides2026: Probe vote-buying, violence, SERAP urges INEC, EFCC, ICPC

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called for a joint investigation by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) into alleged vote-buying, financial inducement, violence, and other electoral offences linked to the 2026 Osun State governorship election.

This demand comes after the INEC declared Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party as the winner of the election, with 511,067 votes compared to Bola Oyebamiji's 444,815 votes. SERAP has urged these agencies to investigate the reported cases of electoral offences, invite independent regional and international assessments, trace the sources and movement of funds allegedly used for vote-buying or other unlawful electoral purposes, and examine various forms of evidence such as banking records, mobile-money data, and CCTV footage to ensure the legitimacy and credibility of the election result.

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