Alleged vote-buying video puts Osun school in spotlight
A viral video alleging cash and materials were delivered to a school owned by an APC chieftain has sparked social media outrage ahead of Saturday’s Osun governorship election.
A video making the rounds on social media has sparked outrage in Osun State, with allegations that vehicles suspected to be carrying illegal election materials and cash for vote-buying were seen entering Lead British School, Oroki Estate, Osogbo. The school, located along the Osogbo-Gbongan Road, is owned by Hon. Oluwole Oke, a former member of the House of Representatives and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In the video, dozens of Hilux vehicles are seen entering the school premises, with social media users alleging that they were transporting materials for the manipulation of Saturday’s governorship election. Some accounts have also claimed that the vehicles carried cash meant for vote-buying. The video has been shared widely on platforms such as X and WhatsApp, with opposition supporters calling for immediate investigation by security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The video comes just hours before the Osun governorship election, scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026. The election has been marked by high political tension, with allegations of voter intimidation, threats of violence and potential manipulation. The video has further inflamed an already tense atmosphere, as Governor Ademola Adeleke seeks re-election on the Accord Party platform against the APC candidate.
Attempts to reach Hon. Oluwole Oke for comment were unsuccessful at the time of publication, but this story will be updated as new details emerge.
The video is the latest in a series of allegations of electoral malpractice that have marred the campaign period. The presence of cash-for-vote allegations has raised fears of a compromised process, particularly given the close contest expected between the APC and the Accord Party. The location of the school, owned by a high-profile APC chieftain, has added fuel to the fire.
The winners: none, if the allegations are true and the election is compromised. The losers: the voters of Osun, who deserve a free and fair election; and Nigeria’s democracy, which suffers another blow to its credibility.
Bottom Line: A viral video alleges vote-buying materials were taken to a school owned by an APC chieftain. The claims are unverified. The election is hours away. The question is whether the authorities will investigate or ignore the allegations.