INEC Declares Ademola Adeleke Winner of 2026 Osun Governorship Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared the incumbent Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, the winner of the 2026 governorship election.
Adeleke, who contested the election under the Accord Party, emerged victorious after defeating his closest rival, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The result was announced on Sunday morning, August 16, by the returning officer, Prof. Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole, after the collation of results from all 30 local government areas in Osun State.
Adeleke Wins With 511,067 Votes
According to the official results announced by INEC, Adeleke polled 511,067 votes to secure victory.
His closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the APC, received 444,815 votes.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Najeem Salaam, came third with 17,180 votes.
The results gave Adeleke a clear lead over his major opponent and secured his return to the Osun State Government House.
Adeleke to Continue as Governor
Adeleke’s victory means he will remain governor of Osun State for another four-year term.
He has been in office since 2022, after winning the previous governorship election.
His latest victory allows him to continue with his administration’s plans and policies for the state.
The election attracted significant attention across Osun, with political parties and their supporters closely following the results as they were announced from the different local government areas.
Final Result
The results announced by INEC placed the three leading candidates as follows:
- Ademola Adeleke (Accord Party) — 511,067 votes
- Bola Oyebamiji (APC) — 444,815 votes
- Najeem Salaam (ADC) — 17,180 votes
Following the declaration, Adeleke’s supporters began celebrating his victory, while reactions continued to pour in from political supporters and residents across the state.
The governor’s re-election marks another important chapter in Osun State politics as he prepares to begin his next four-year term.
Watch the video of INEC’s declaration below.
