Adeleke Wins 19 LGs, APC Secures 11 in Osun Governorship Election
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- Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party won 19 of 30 local government areas in the Osun State governorship election.
- Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress secured the remaining 11 local government areas.
- Official declaration of results is pending from the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Ademola Adeleke, the governor of Osun State and candidate for the Accord Party, has emerged victorious in 19 of the state's 30 local government areas during the recent governorship election. His main opponent, Bola Oyebamiji from the All Progressives Congress, secured 11 local government areas.
The election results are currently undergoing collation and announcement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Governor Adeleke awaits the final official declaration.
The article provides a detailed breakdown of votes from several local government areas, including Boluwaduro, Ede South, Ife North, Ilesa West, Ifedayo, Ilesa East, Ife Central, Boripe, Irepodun, Obokun, Orolu, Osogbo, Oriade, and Odo Otin. Each breakdown lists the returning officer, votes for the Accord Party (A), All Progressives Congress (APC), and Accord Democratic Congress (ADC), along with accredited voters and total votes cast.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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