Osun High Court: Ademola Adeleke Wins Governorship Election

• Ademola Adeleke declared winner of Osun State governorship election by INEC.
• Adeleke secured 511,067 votes to defeat Bola Oyebamiji of APC, who polled 444,815 votes.
• Accord Party wins in 19 out of Osun's 30 local government areas.
• Potential disputes or court challenges may arise from the election results.

The Accord candidate won in 19 out of Osun's 30 local government areas, while Oyebamiji won in the remaining 11.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Ademola Adeleke, the incumbent governor of Osun State and candidate of the Accord Party, as the winner of Saturday's governorship election. The declaration was made by Joshua Ogunwole, the State Returning Officer, at the INEC State Collation Centre in Osogbo on Sunday morning after results from all 30 local government areas were collated.

Adeleke secured a total of 511,067 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled 444,815 votes. The result gave Adeleke a margin of 66,252 votes over Oyebamiji.

The Accord candidate won in 19 out of Osun's 30 local government areas, while Oyebamiji won in the remaining 11. Some of Adeleke's strongest victories were recorded in his traditional strongholds, including Ede North, where he polled 35,427 votes against Oyebamiji's 10,283.

The outcome of this election may trigger potential disputes or court challenges, which could impact businesses operating in Osun State. As the APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, did not concede defeat, there is a possibility that he or his party may choose to challenge the results in court.

It's worth noting that Adeleke first won the Osun governorship election in 2022 as a candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), defeating incumbent Gboyega Oyetola of the APC. He later left the PDP and joined the Accord Party ahead of the 2026 election.

The legal implications of this election are complex, and it's essential for lawyers and compliance officers to closely monitor any developments that may arise from potential court challenges.

Adeleke's re-election as governor of Osun State has significant implications for the state's political landscape. His victory extends his tenure, and he will now serve another four-year term as governor.

The election was closely contested, with 15 political parties participating. However, the contest largely centered on Adeleke and Oyebamiji, who were the main contenders.

The outcome of this election also highlights the importance of electoral processes in Nigeria's democratic system. The INEC has formally concluded the process of determining the winner of the governorship election, but potential court challenges may still arise.

Lawyers and compliance officers should note that the outcome of this election may trigger potential disputes or court challenges, which could impact businesses operating in Osun State.

Source: Original reporting via #osundecides2026