BREAKING: INEC Declares Adeleke Winner of Osun Governorship Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the Accord Party, Ademola Adeleke, winner of the Osun State governorship election.

Adeleke defeated his closest rival, Bolaji Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), after securing victory in 19 local government areas, while Oyebamiji won 11 local government areas.

The Returning Officer for the election and Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Prof. Joshua Ogunwale, announced the result.

According to the returning officer, the Accord Party polled 511,067 votes, while the APC recorded 444,815 votes.

Other results announced include ADC with 2,946 votes, APGA with 1,474, APM with 234, and APP with 114 votes.

The state had 2,339,544 registered voters, with 1,010,684 accredited voters.

Prof. Ogunwale said 985,079 votes were valid, while 20,721 votes were rejected, bringing the total votes cast to 1,005,800.