Adeleke wins Osun governorship election by landslide

Incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke has secured a decisive victory in the 2026 Osun gubernatorial election, winning by a landslide margin.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adeleke, representing the Accord Party, the winner after he garnered 511,062 votes. His main opponent, Bola Oyebamiji of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), trailed with 444,811 votes, resulting in a victory margin of 66,256 votes.

Adeleke's win is bolstered by several factors, including the advantage of incumbency and the longstanding popularity of his family within the state. These dynamics helped him overcome the federal backing his contender, Oyebamiji, received.

The election saw a voter turnout of over 51 percent of the state's 2,399,233 registered voters. Adeleke demonstrated a strong hold on his home base, winning his Ede North local government area with a significant margin. He ultimately triumphed in 19 of the 30 local government areas, with his strongest support coming from the Ede axis, Osogbo, and surrounding urban centers, where voters apparently rewarded his infrastructure projects and focus on worker welfare.