{
  "id": 1953265,
  "title": "VIDEO: Adeleke sings, dances as he receives INEC certificate of return",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/video-adeleke-sings-dances-as-he-receives-inec-certificate-of-return-1953265",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T14:52:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/video-adeleke-sings-dances-as-he-receives-inec-certificate-of-return/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has awarded the Certificate of Return to Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, confirming his re-election as the winner of the August 15 governorship election. Olalekan Badmus, Adeleke's Special Assistant on Digital Media, shared the news on X, stating, \"Governor Ademola Adeleke receives Certificate of Return from @inecnigeria as the winner of August 15th, 2026 gubernatorial election in Osun.\" The ceremony marks the formal validation of Adeleke's mandate for a second term, following his victory in the gubernatorial election held on Saturday. Adeleke secured 19 out of the 30 local government areas, outpacing his closest rival, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress, who won in 11 LG areas. Adeleke, an Accord candidate, defeated Oyebamiji to claim the governorship seat. Following his re-election, Adeleke pledged to deliver on his election promises and address any shortcomings.",
  "summary": "Watch Governor Ademola Adeleke sing and dance as he receives his Certificate of Return from INEC after winning the Osun governorship election. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-adeleke-sings-dances-as-he-receives-inec-certificate-of-return/",
  "key_points": [
    "Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke receives Certificate of Return from INEC.",
    "Adeleke secured 19 out of 30 LGAs in the August 15 governorship election.",
    "Adeleke pledged to deliver on election promises after re-election."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "VIDEO: Adeleke sings, dances as he receives INEC certificate of return",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/video-adeleke-sings-dances-as-he-receives-inec-certificate-of-return",
        "published": "2026-08-19T14:50:50.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}