BREAKING: Adeleke Wins Osun Governorship Election With 511,067 Votes
Governor Ademola Adeleke has officially secured a second term in office. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him the winner of the 2026 Osun State governorship election.
In a major political event, Adeleke stood strong to keep his seat. The image above shows the re-elected governor celebrating his victory, raising his fist to his supporters. He is seen wearing his signature campaign cap, marking a hard-fought win.
The Final Election Results
Adeleke, who ran under the Accord Party, won the election with a clear lead. He secured exactly 511,067 votes across the state to defeat his rivals.
Here is a quick look at how the top candidates performed:
- Ademola Adeleke (Accord Party): He received 511,067 votes. This equals 50.8 per cent of the total votes cast.
- Bola Oyebamiji (APC): He came in second place with 444,815 votes. This makes up 44.2 per cent of the total votes.
The final numbers show that out of the 1,005,800 total votes cast by the people, Adeleke earned the clear majority needed to stay in power.
Key Facts About the Election Day
This win is a huge moment for Adeleke and the Accord Party. The election took place on August 15, 2026. Voting happened across all 30 local government areas and 332 wards in Osun State.
Here are a few more important facts about the voter turnout:
- Before the election, INEC reported that Osun State had 2,339,233 registered voters.
- Only about 43 per cent of eligible voters actually came out to vote on election day.
- During the counting process, 20,721 ballots were rejected.
Even with the lower turnout, the voters who showed up made a firm choice. As the news of his victory spreads, supporters are cheering the final result. The focus will now shift back to governance and his plans for the next four years as the leader of Osun State.