The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Ademola Adeleke, the incumbent governor of Osun State and Accord Party candidate, the winner of the state’s governorship election.
Adeleke polled 511,067 votes to emerge as the winner of the election, while Bola Oyebamiji, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), polled 444,815 votes.
Najeem Salaam, the candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), came third with 17,180 votes.
Reacting to the development, President Bola Tinubu extended his congratulations in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
“I wish him great success as he prepares to lead the state for the next four years. Now that he has won, Governor Adeleke must unite the people of Osun State and rally them for growth, stability, and social and economic progress, regardless of the political choices they made at the election.
“I salute the courage and discipline displayed by other contestants in the election. Their participation deepened and enriched our country’s democratic culture.
“The outcome of the election reflects the will of the people and is a fitting assurance that democracy will continue to flourish in our land.”
