Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has been re-elected for a second term after defeating his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the August 15 governorship election.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adeleke, who contested under the Accord Party, winner of the election after results from all 30 local government areas were collated.
Adeleke polled 511,067 votes, while Oyebamiji scored 444,815 votes, giving the incumbent governor a winning margin of 66,252 votes. Najeem Salaam of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) finished third with 17,180 votes.
The election was held on Saturday, August 15, with INEC confirming the date as part of its 2026 governorship election timetable.
Adeleke, in his acceptance speech, dedicated his victory to the people of Osun State and promised to address areas where his administration had fallen short.
“As you don trust me for the second term, I no go disappoint you. I go correct my errors and Osun go witness growth,” he said.
The governor also extended an olive branch to his opponents, saying he would serve as governor for all residents of the state.
Davido celebrates his uncle’s victory
Adeleke’s victory also drew a reaction from his nephew, Afrobeats star Davido, who celebrated the result on social media.
The singer shared a brief message congratulating his uncle after INEC announced the result.
Adeleke’s re-election comes four years after he defeated then-incumbent Gboyega Oyetola in the 2022 Osun governorship election.
The latest result means Adeleke will remain in office for another four-year term as governor of Osun State.
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