#OsunDecides2026: APM candidate says determined voters defeated APC
APM candidate Prince Laja Adeoye says determined Osun election voters defeated APC, sending a message that political power cannot override the will of the Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-apm-candidate-says-determined-voters-defeated-apc/
Prince Laja Adeoye, running for governor on the Allied Peoples Movement ticket, claims Osun State voters' determination in the recent election thwarted the All Progressives Congress' attempts to sway the outcome. Celebrating Ademola Adeleke's re-election victory, Adeoye emphasized that even with vast funds and state resources, the will of the people can never be silenced.
Adeleke secured 511,067 votes, while the nearest rival, Bola Oyebamiji of the APC, garnered 444,815 votes. The African Democratic Congress candidate, Najeem Salaam, came in third with 17,180 votes. Adeleke won 19 of Osun's 30 local government areas, while Oyebamiji claimed 11. Despite heavy military presence, voter intimidation, and significant financial backing, Adeoye testified that Osun's electorate remained steadfast and voted for the candidate they trusted.
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