OSUN STATE — BREAKING NEWS: The incumbent Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has been declared the winner of the 2026 Osun State Governorship Election after securing victory in 19 Local Government Areas (LGAs), according to results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
His major challenger, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Sikirat Oyebamiji, secured victory in 11 LGAs.
The declaration brings to an end the keenly contested governorship election, which attracted significant political attention across the state.
Adeleke’s victory represents a major electoral achievement for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), while the APC’s performance across 11 LGAs demonstrates the competitiveness of the contest.
The election was preceded by concerns and allegations of vote-buying and voter inducement in some areas, with calls from political stakeholders and observers for the electoral process to remain transparent and credible.
With the final results now declared, attention will shift to the next phase of governance as Governor Adeleke prepares to continue leading Osun State.
Alert Global News will bring you further updates, reactions from political parties and stakeholders, and analysis of the election results as they emerge.
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