OsunDecides2026: Accord Party wins Iwo LG with a wide margin

Ademola Adeleke, the Accord Party candidate and incumbent governor, has secured a decisive victory in the Iwo Local Government Area (LGA) of the Osun State governorship election. The results, announced late Saturday night, show Adeleke polling 27,085 votes, a substantial lead over his closest competitor, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who garnered 19,660 votes.

The election in Iwo saw a total of 48,953 votes cast out of 106,874 registered voters. The Accord Party's strong performance in this populous town appears to align with sentiments expressed by residents prior to the election. Many residents highlighted infrastructure development, particularly road construction and rehabilitation, as key achievements during Adeleke's four-year tenure.

While the Accord Party has emerged as the clear winner in Iwo, the overall election results for Osun State are still being compiled. Results from all 30 LGAs are being announced at their respective collation centers and are subject to final approval by the INEC Returning Officer in Osogbo, the state capital. The outcome in Iwo, however, suggests a significant electoral preference among a notable portion of the local population.