Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has publicly spoken for the first time since his victory over the All Progressives Congress (APC), the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and other rival parties in the Osun State governorship election. He credited the win to ordinary residents of the state, who he said rewarded his track record in office.
Governor Credits God and Democracy
Speaking after the results were confirmed, Adeleke opened his remarks by crediting God for the outcome, describing the win as a triumph for democracy in Nigeria rather than a personal achievement. He said, "A victory for democracy. A victory for Osun people that have pursued by me," reflecting on what the result meant beyond his own political career.
The governor repeated his gratitude to God throughout his remarks, saying he felt a deep sense of fulfilment following the outcome. His comments suggest he views the election result as a public endorsement of his administration's approach across key sectors.
Residents Reward Track Record
Adeleke said the result was driven by ordinary residents of Osun State who felt his administration had delivered on its promises. He pointed to work done in infrastructure, education, and agriculture as the areas that resonated most with voters and earned their continued confidence.
He added, "The luxury of people saying thank you, Mr. Governor. That's why they know in the next four years," indicating that the mandate gives him a fresh four-year term to build on what his administration had started.
No Specific Policy Details Yet
Adeleke did not provide specific policy details about his plans for the new term but indicated he intends to continue the direction set during his first tenure. The victory consolidates his grip on Osun State and hands the APC, ADC, and other parties a significant defeat in one of Nigeria's competitive south-western states.
Previously, reports indicated that the APC, led by its governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, secured victories in 11 local government areas (LGAs) in the 2026 Osun State governorship election. The results, as collated from the various LGAs, show that the APC defeated the Accord candidate in those 11 LGAs, while Adeleke's overall victory was confirmed.
