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Breaking: Adeleke Wins 19 LGs, Oyebamiji Records Victory in 11

Governor Ademola Adeleke, candidate of the Accord Party in the governorship election held on Saturday, has won 19 of the 30 local governments in the state, according to the results

In Nigeria's recent governorship elections, Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party emerged victorious in 19 out of the 30 Local Governments, according to the results released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday morning. The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, secured wins in 11 local governments.

The final tally showed Adeleke leading with a combined total of 93,943 votes (23,514 from Accord Party, 666 from ADC, 24,671 from APC), while Oyebamiji finished with 89,304 votes (16,195 from Accord Party, 290 from ADC, 11,194 from APC). The results were announced at the State Collation Centre in Osogbo.

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