The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared the incumbent Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, winner of the 2026 governorship election. The returning officer, Prof. Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole, announced the result on Sunday morning, August 16, after the collation of results across the state's 30 local government areas.
Election Results: Adeleke Secures Victory
Adeleke, who ran under the Accord Party, secured 511,067 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled 444,815 votes. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Najeem Salaam, finished third with 17,180 votes.
The victory means Adeleke, who has governed Osun since 2022, will remain in office for another four-year term. The announcement was made after a thorough collation process that covered all local government areas in the state.
Reaction and Post-Election Outlook
The declaration was shared on social media, with Linda Ikeji's blog posting the news on Instagram at 9:05 AM on August 16, 2026. The post highlighted the official confirmation of Adeleke's re-election, marking a continuation of his administration's tenure.
With this result, Adeleke's second term is set to begin, as he prepares to lead Osun State for another four years. The outcome reflects the electorate's decision across the 30 local government areas, solidifying the Accord Party's hold on the state's governorship.
