Adeleke Wins Osun Governorship Re-election, Defeats 14 Rivals

Incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke has secured re-election in Osun State, Nigeria, winning the governorship election on Saturday. Adeleke, representing the Accord party, triumphed over 14 other candidates in a closely watched contest.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) returning officer, Joshua Ogunwole, formally declared Adeleke the winner on Sunday morning at the INEC headquarters in Osogbo. Adeleke garnered a total of 511,067 votes, significantly outpacing his closest rival, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who received 444,815 votes.

Adeleke's victory was further solidified by his performance across the state's local government areas. He secured wins in 19 out of the 30 local government areas, demonstrating broad support within Osun State. Oyebamiji managed to win in the remaining 11 local government areas.

The election saw a total of 1,010,604 accredited voters. The final results indicated 985,079 total valid votes, with 20,721 rejected votes, leading to 1,005,800 total votes cast. The Accord party's success marks a significant moment for Adeleke's political career in the state.