The wives of the two leading candidates in the 2026 Osun State governorship election cast their ballots on Saturday, August 15, and both spoke to journalists about the conduct of the exercise. Ngozi Adeleke, wife of Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, urged residents who had not yet voted to proceed to their polling units, while Dr Sekinah Oyebamiji, wife of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, expressed confidence in her husband's victory.
Ngozi Adeleke Calls for Voter Turnout
Ngozi Adeleke addressed residents shortly after voting at her polling unit, describing the atmosphere as calm and free of any threats. "As you can see, there's no intimidation of any kind," she said, adding that there was no fighting or unrest at her location. She framed participation in the election as a civic duty that eligible voters owed themselves and their communities.
Her remarks came as voting continued across the state, with residents queuing at polling units to determine who would govern Osun for the next term. The governor's wife emphasized that the peaceful environment should encourage more people to come out and exercise their franchise.
APC Candidate's Wife Expresses Confidence
Dr Sekinah Oyebamiji voted at Ward 9, Unit 003, AUD Primary School, Ikire, in the Irewole Local Government Area. She told journalists that turnout at her polling unit was impressive and commended the overall management of the exercise. She said the voting process had been peaceful and orderly from the beginning.
Oyebamiji praised officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting themselves professionally throughout the exercise. She said she was optimistic that her husband, Bola Oyebamiji, would emerge victorious once all votes were counted across the state.
Election Conducted Peacefully
Both women described voting as peaceful at their respective polling units during the Osun governorship election. Their statements came amid ongoing voting, with no reports of major incidents at the locations they visited.
The election determines who will lead Osun State for the next term, with the two main contenders being Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party and Bola Oyebamiji of the APC. The wives' remarks highlighted the calm conduct of the exercise, which they said reflected the readiness of residents to participate in the democratic process.
