The Nigerian National Peoples Party (NNPP) in Osun State has officially declared its readiness to contest the upcoming gubernatorial election scheduled for August 8, 2026, as recently announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

In a statement released on Saturday, the NNPP State Chairman, Dr. Tosin Odeyemi, expressed the party's eagerness to challenge and potentially unseat the current Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) administration led by Governor Ademola Adeleke.

"Now that the coast is becoming clearer, our party will start the tour of every ward in Osun State to sensitise the citizens on the need to vote their conscience, not emotion," Odeyemi stated.

The NNPP chairman accused the current PDP-led government of relying heavily on propaganda rather than substantive governance. He described the Adeleke administration as a "government of nepotism" that needs to be replaced.

Odeyemi extended an invitation to potential candidates and like-minded political parties, saying, "Our doors are open to everyone with good intentions of governing Osun; we will welcome such individuals with open arms and treat them equally with present members."

He added that the party is willing to collaborate with "any people-oriented political party that is ready to salvage our dear state from this government."

Looking ahead to the electoral contest, the NNPP chairman predicted an unprecedented political battle in the state's history. "As we've earlier affirmed, the Osun 2026 gubernatorial election will be a funny and surprising game, one which we have never experienced in the state before," he remarked.

While emphasizing the party's determination to compete vigorously, Odeyemi also called for responsible political conduct. He urged all political stakeholders to adhere to electoral rules and warned against actions that could destabilize the state for personal political gain.

The election date was officially announced by INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony of six newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs).