Osun 2026: Adeleke Accuses APC Of Purchasing Voter Cards, Warns Osun Residents Against Inducement

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has alleged that members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are engaged in the illegal purchase of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and the collection of voters’ card PINs ahead of the August 15 local government election, urging residents not to fall for the alleged scheme.

In a statement issued on Thursday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor described the alleged operation as anti-democratic and aimed at disenfranchising eligible voters by compromising the voters’ register and manipulating the outcome of the poll.

Adeleke said his administration had received reports from across the state’s 30 local government areas and the Area Office alleging that APC agents were offering money to persuade voters to surrender their PVCs or disclose the PINs linked to the cards.

He further alleged that the operation was concentrated in local government areas where the Accord Party enjoys significant support, claiming the objective was to alter voters’ registration details and prevent them from casting their ballots on election day.

“My dear people of Osun State, don’t sell your voters’ cards; your cards are your power to vote and elect your leaders on August 15 and beyond. Osun APC wants to stop you from voting. Don’t submit your cards,” the governor said.

The governor also alleged that in some areas, voters were being asked to swear oaths before receiving money in exchange for their card details or photocopies of their PVCs, describing the practice as a violation of the Electoral Act.

Adeleke called on the electoral commission to investigate the allegations, claiming there were reports of insider collusion in the alleged operation.

He said any attempt to use voters’ card PINs to manipulate the electoral process should be treated as a serious concern.

The APC had yet to respond to the allegations as of the time of filing this report.