The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed its commitment to holding the scheduled primary for the 2026 Osun State gubernatorial election. Although earlier reports suggested a postponement due to internal disputes within the party’s national leadership, the PDP’s national level has confirmed that the primary will proceed as planned on Tuesday.
The Osun State chapter initially announced a postponement, citing unresolved issues and the suspension of key officers responsible for overseeing the primary. However, a statement from National Organising Secretary Hon. Theophilus Dakas Shan reminded stakeholders that the primaries will take place as scheduled.
The primary election is set for December 2, 2025, at 10 a.m., in the Atlantis Multipurpose Hall, Osogbo, Osun State. An electoral committee has been constituted to oversee the conduct of the primaries, and candidates cleared for the election have been advised to adhere to the party’s constitution and the law.
Earlier, the PDP completed congresses to elect ad‑hoc and national delegates in Osun State on November 24 and 29, 2025, as part of the process leading up to the gubernatorial primaries. The party also notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of its intention to hold the primaries on October 28, 2025.
The decision to proceed with the primary despite internal disputes underscores the PDP’s commitment to its electoral timetable. As the party moves forward with selecting its gubernatorial candidate, the outcome of the primary will likely have significant implications for the 2026 election in Osun State. With the electoral committee in place and the stage set for the primaries, the PDP is poised to take a crucial step toward determining its candidate for the upcoming gubernatorial race.
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