British High Commission, EU Probe Political Killings In Osun Ahead Of Governorship Election, Weigh Visa Sanctions

There have been heightened tensions ahead the Osun state gubernatorial election scheduled for August 15, 2026

The British High Commission and the European Union Delegation to Nigeria have reportedly commenced investigations into the recent wave of political killings in Osun State ahead of the state's governorship election, following concerns raised by civil society groups and diplomatic engagements over the violence.

According to sources familiar with the development, several Western diplomatic missions, including the British High Commission and the European Union Delegation, have activated internal processes to verify reports of the killings, identify those allegedly responsible, and determine whether sanctions, including visa restrictions, should be imposed on individuals found culpable.

There have been heightened tensions ahead the Osun state gubernatorial election scheduled for August 15, 2026

It was gathered that the development gained further momentum following petitions submitted by the Osun Civil Society Coalition detailing a series of killings allegedly targeting members of the Accord Party and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).