Incumbent leader Ademola Adeleke has secured re-election following a competitive weekend ballot across 30 local government areas. Official results confirm that Ademola Adeleke wins Osun governorship election after gathering 511,067 votes to remain in office.
According to certified election figures reported by Nairametrics, Adeleke secured 50.8% of the 1,005,800 total votes cast state-wide. The returning officer declared the result after final collation ended early Sunday morning in Osogbo.
The Backstory Behind Adeleke’s Dramatic Rise
To appreciate this victory, one must look back at Adeleke’s journey in Osun politics over the past decade. Known widely for his energetic grassroots appeal, he first stepped into high-profile politics following the passing of his older brother, Senator Isiaka Adeleke.
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Although he lost his initial 2018 gubernatorial bid in a close, contested supplementary election, Adeleke rebounded strongly to win the 2022 governorship poll. After switching political platforms to lead his current coalition into the August 15 election, his campaign focused on infrastructure development, timely civil servant salaries, and community welfare programs.
How the Final Votes Spread Across Major Candidates
Total voter turnout reached 43% of the 2,339,233 registered voters across 3,763 polling units. Consequently, the electoral commission recorded 20,721 rejected ballots during counting:
- Ademola Adeleke (Accord Party): Secured 511,067 votes to win a decisive majority.
- Bola Oyebamiji (APC): Placed second with 444,815 votes after a strong contest in key urban centers.
- Najeem Salaam (ADC): Finished third after collecting 17,180 votes state-wide.
Therefore, the remaining twelve candidates shared roughly 1.2% of the total ballots cast across rural wards.
What Second Term Governance Means for Osun Residents
Looking ahead, local communities expect the governor to expand his ongoing road rehabilitation and healthcare projects. Furthermore, civic groups have called on the administration to prioritize youth employment and support local agricultural enterprise across all three senatorial districts.
As celebrations continue in Osogbo, the re-elected governor pledged to unite the state while building sustainable economic opportunities for every resident over the next four years.
