#OsunDecides2026: Tinubu congratulated Adeleke before INEC declared Osun result — Campaign spokesperson

Governor Ademola Adeleke has been declared the winner of the 2026 Osun State governorship election. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Adeleke polled 511,067 votes, defeating his closest rival, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress, who scored 444,815 votes. Adeleke won in 19 of the state's 30 local government areas.

Several prominent figures have congratulated Adeleke on his re-election. President Bola Tinubu reportedly congratulated him before INEC's official declaration, according to Punch. Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso also congratulated Adeleke, describing him as a friend and commending him for securing re-election on the platform of the Accord Party. Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, also congratulated Adeleke, saying his victory reflected the will of Osun residents.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called for an investigation into reported cases of vote-buying, financial inducement, and other electoral offences in connection with the election.

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