The Accord Party secured a decisive victory at the polling unit of former Osun State Governor Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola in Okuku, Odo-Otin Local Government Area, during the 2026 governorship election. According to data from the Independent National Electoral Commission's IReV portal, the Accord Party polled 125 votes, while the All Progressives Congress (APC) trailed with 85 votes, a margin of 40 votes.
Detailed Results from Oyinlola's Polling Unit
The result sheet from the IReV portal showed that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) secured five votes, the African Action Congress (AAC) got two votes, and the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Young Progressive Party (YPP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) each received one vote. Parties including AA, ADP, APGA, APM, APP, BP, NNPP, and PRP recorded no votes at the unit. The election took place at Court Hall I, Okuku, where a total of 228 voters were accredited, with 220 valid votes cast and eight ballots rejected.
Oyinlola's Endorsement of APC Candidate Falls Short
The outcome is particularly striking given that Oyinlola, who served as Osun governor from 2003 to 2010, had publicly endorsed APC governorship candidate Bola Oyebamiji over incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke. Despite this backing, the APC finished second at the former governor's home unit, trailing the Accord Party by 40 votes. The result indicates that, at least in Oyinlola's own polling unit, voters did not follow his preferred candidate, underscoring the unpredictable nature of the election.
As the results continue to be collated across the state, the Accord Party's strong showing at this symbolic location could signal broader support, though the overall outcome remains to be determined. The final tally will be announced by INEC after all results are verified and collated.
