Trending Stories In Osun Today
As the political atmosphere begins to gather momentum ahead of the 2026 governorship election, and heritage concerns raise fresh questions about cultural preservation, residents of Osun State continue to witness unfolding events that shape both the present and future of the Land of Virtue.
This edition of Trending Stories in Osun Today shines a spotlight on the critical developments making headlines across the state — from political insights to cultural threats — reflecting the pulse of the people and the realities on ground.
1. Osun 2026: Political Will Crucial To Peaceful Elections – REC
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, has emphasized the need for political parties, civil society organizations (CSOs), and other stakeholders to demonstrate unwavering commitment to peaceful, credible, and transparent elections ahead of the 2026 governorship poll in the state.
Dr. Agboke made this call on Tuesday during INEC’s first quarterly consultative meeting held at INEC headquarters in Osogbo, where he addressed stakeholders on the commission’s level of preparedness and the vital role of collective responsibility in ensuring the integrity of the electoral process.
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2. Osun-Osogbo Grove Risk Delisting As UNESCO Heritage Site Over Encroachment
The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s UNESCO-recognised heritage site, the Osun-Osogbo grove, risked being delisted as a world heritage site due to the unchecked activities of land grabbers.
The Osun-Osogbo grove, located in Osogbo, was listed as a UNESCO heritage site in 2005 after the land was acquired and gazetted by the Federal Government. However, recent activities of land grabbers have seen residents encroaching on the sites.
When Vanguard visited the site on Tuesday, it discovered that many residential buildings had been built along the buffer zone of the grove, and virgin land had also been sold to new developers.
Also, at the grove’s south entrance, a hotel is presently being built, and work was reaching an advanced stage as of the time of my visit to the grove.
Efforts to get a worker at the site to speak about the location’s proprietary rights proved abortive, as a man who identified himself as the site engineer declined to comment.
Traditionalists in Osogbo Ogundeji Elebuibon, while speaking on the development, berated both the National Museum and Monument and prominent indigenes of the town over their lackadaisical attitude to the unfortunate development.
Sodiq Lawal is a passionate and dedicated journalist with a knack for uncovering captivating stories in the bustling metropolis of Osun State and Nigeria at large. He has a versatile reporting style, covering a wide range of topics, from politics , campus, and social issues to arts and culture, seeking impact in all facets of the society.
