Osun Governorship Election Results: Ademola Adeleke Wins with 511,067

Osun Governorship Election Results: Ademola Adeleke Wins with 511,067 Votes

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has been re-elected for a second term after winning 19 of the state's 30 local government areas in Saturday's governorship election. The State Returning Officer, Prof Joshua Ogunwole, formally returned Adeleke to office at approximately 7:24 am on Sunday.

Election Results: Adeleke Outpaces Oyebamiji

Adeleke, who contested on the platform of the Accord party, accumulated a total of 511,067 votes, comfortably outpacing his closest competitor, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress, who garnered 444,815 votes across 11 local government areas. Adeleke carried a total of 19 local government areas, including Ede North, Ede South, Ejigbo, Iwo, Egbedore, Ife North, Ife East, Ife Central, Oriade, Ifelodun, Orolu, Ayedaade, Ayedire, Odo Otin, Boluwaduro, Ilesa West, Ifedayo, Osogbo and Ayedire.

Ogunwole Announces Final Figures

Announcing the final figures, Ogunwole confirmed that total accredited voters stood at 1,010,684, with 985,079 valid votes cast, 207 rejected votes, and a total vote count of 1,005,800. After party agents appended their signatures to the result sheets, he formally proclaimed Adeleke the winner. Oyebamiji, meanwhile, took Irewole, Isokan, Olorunda, Atakumosa East, Atakumosa West, Ilesa East, Boripe, Irepodun, and Obokun.

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Reaction and Controversy

The announcement drew a flurry of responses on social media, with many Nigerians sharing their thoughts on the election outcome. The candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Najeem Salaam, finished third in the overall contest. The outcome of the election has sparked controversy, with many calling for a recount.

The election outcome has significant implications for the state and the country at large. Adeleke's re-election is seen as a major victory for his party and a testament to his popularity among voters. The outcome of the election will be closely watched by observers and analysts, who will be looking for insights into the voting patterns and trends that emerged during the election. As the dust settles on the election, one thing is clear: Ademola Adeleke is the winner of the Osun governorship election, and he will be returning to office for a second term.

Source: Yen Politics