All Progressives Congress (APC) members erupted in celebration on Saturday, August 15, 2026, after their party's governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, won a polling unit in the Owode area of Osogbo Local Government Area during the Osun State Governorship Election. The victory sparked jubilation among party supporters, and a video of the celebration has emerged online.
Early Victory at Owode Polling Unit
The result was reported by Vanguard Newspapers via its verified X account, @vanguardngrnews, on the same day. The post read: "APC members jubilating after the party's candidate, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, won in Owode area, Osogbo LGA." This marked one of the early unit-level victories declared for the APC candidate on election day.
The Osun governorship election attracted significant national attention, with thousands following live coverage of the keenly contested poll. Results began filtering in from across the state, and the Owode result became a focal point for APC supporters.
Online Reactions to the Polling Unit Result
The development sparked a quick round of responses on X (formerly Twitter). User @Sanfrancisco003, who goes by the handle Duke Of Ikorodu, expressed confusion, writing: "I still don't get it!" Meanwhile, @AdebiyiTem80565, posting under the name Richest/Gold Oliver Smith, offered a sharp rebuke of the ruling party, writing simply: "Shame to APC."
The reactions highlighted the polarized sentiment surrounding the election, with supporters and critics of the APC engaging in online discourse as results continued to come in.
Context of the 2026 Osun Governorship Election
The 2026 Osun governorship election is a closely watched contest, with the APC seeking to reclaim the state from the Accord Party. Governor Ademola Adeleke has been in office since he won the seat in 2022. The Owode result is significant as it provides an early indication of the electoral landscape, though many more results are expected to be announced.
As the day progressed, the focus remained on the ongoing collation of results across the state. The APC's early showing in Osogbo LGA has energized its supporters, while opposition parties continue to monitor the process closely. The final outcome will determine the next governor of Osun State, with implications for the state's political future.
