Adeleke speaks after Osun election 2026 victory

Osun State Governor and candidate of the Accord Party, Ademola Adeleke, has expressed appreciation to God and the people of the state following his victory in the governorship election, saying he expects the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, to call and congratulate him.

Adeleke, speaking after the declaration of the election result, described his victory as a triumph for democracy and a reward from the people of Osun State for his administration’s achievements.

He thanked God for what he described as a successful election, saying the outcome reflected the people’s appreciation of his administration’s efforts in infrastructure, healthcare, security and other areas.

“I thank God Almighty for this victory. It’s a victory for democracy. Victory for Osun election,” Adeleke said.

Adeleke links victory to administration’s achievements

According to him, the result was also a way for the people of Osun to repay his administration for its efforts in improving infrastructure, healthcare and security across the state.

He said: “The victory is a way Osun people is repaying me for the infrastructural developments, health, security and other things I have delivered for my people.”

Adeleke, who adopted a conciliatory tone after the election, said there was no victor and no vanquished, while expressing optimism that his main challenger would accept the outcome.

“It’s no victor, no vanquish. I am expecting for the APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, to call me and congratulate me,” he said.

The governor’s comments came after a closely contested election in which both Adeleke and Oyebamiji recorded victories across different parts of Osun State.

Adeleke’s overall performance, however, gave him a clear advantage in the final tally, as he secured 511,067 votes across the 30 local government areas.

Governor attributes victory to God

The governor also attributed his victory to his faith in God, saying, “I have a God who never fails.”

Adeleke thanks Tinubu

Adeleke further thanked President Bola Tinubu for what he described as a successful election.

“I want to seize this opportunity to thank Mr President. Mr President has called me and he has congratulated me, thank you Mr President for making sure democracy lives on because you fought for it,” he said.

The governor’s remarks followed the declaration of the election result by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which confirmed his victory over his closest challenger.

INEC declares Adeleke winner

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adeleke the winner of the election after he polled 511,067 votes, defeating Oyebamiji of the APC, who scored 444,815 votes.

Adeleke won in 19 of the state’s 30 local government areas, while Oyebamiji won 11, giving the incumbent a 66,252-vote margin.

The result showed that Adeleke’s victory was driven by his strong performances in several local government areas, including Osogbo, Ede North, Ede South, Ife East, Iwo, Ife Central, Ifelodun, Oriade and other areas.

Oyebamiji, however, secured victories in several LGAs, including Olorunda, Irewole, Ilesa East, Boripe, Irepodun, Obokun, Ife South, Olaoluwa, Isokan, Atakumosa East and Atakumosa West.

Despite the APC candidate’s victories in 11 LGAs, Adeleke’s wider spread of support and higher overall vote total secured his return as governor of Osun State.

Adeleke’s appeal to Oyebamiji to congratulate him also reflected the governor’s post-election call for unity, as he stressed that there was “no victor, no vanquish” following the conclusion of the contest.