The Accord Party in Osun State has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, of planning to manipulate the voters’ register ahead of the August 15, 2026, governorship election, a claim the APC has firmly dismissed as false and politically motivated. According to Accord, the alleged plot involves removing members of their party from the electoral rolls in a coordinated effort to distort the outcome of the election. The party’s Chairman, Pastor Victor Akande, revealed details of a secret meeting allegedly held at the Ileri Oluwa campaign office, where a three-man committee was reportedly formed to liaise with officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Osun State.
Accord alleges that the plan includes the selective removal of at least 75 Accord members and 25 APC members per polling unit, creating the illusion of a technical error in the voters’ register. A source cited in the statement claimed that the new Resident Electoral Commissioner, Oluwatoyin Babalola, had agreed to instruct the head of ICT to carry out these changes. The party also identified a call centre linked to APC’s governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, as a key coordination point for the alleged operation.
Pastor Akande described the plan as an “attempted coup plot against democracy” and warned that any attempt to tamper with the voters’ register would be resisted. He urged INEC to remain neutral and ensure a credible, impartial voters’ register free from partisan interference. Akande emphasized that such collaboration between political parties and electoral officials could seriously undermine the credibility of the upcoming election, calling on all lovers of democracy to stay vigilant.
In response, the APC dismissed the allegations as baseless and fabricated, stating they were designed to mislead the public and distract from their campaign efforts. In a statement signed by its Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, the party denied any meeting between its leader, Gboyega Oyetola, and INEC staff. Olabisi stressed that the claims were entirely false and accused Accord of spreading falsehoods out of fear of electoral defeat. He urged the public and party supporters to ignore the allegations and focus on lawful campaigning.
The controversy has intensified political tensions in Osun State as the 2026 governorship election draws nearer. Both parties are now under scrutiny, with INEC expected to play a critical role in ensuring transparency and fairness. The outcome of how the electoral body responds to these allegations will be closely watched by voters and observers alike. As the election approaches, the integrity of the voters’ register remains a central issue in the state’s political landscape.
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