Nigeria's INEC declares Ademola Adeleke winner of Osun governorship election
Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally declared Accord Party candidate Ademola Adeleke the winner of the Osun state governorship election, with the result announced by the INEC returning officer.
Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission formally declared Accord Party candidate Ademola Adeleke the winner of the Osun state governorship election. The result was announced by INEC returning officer Joshua Ogunwole following weeks of local government-level vote collation.
Adeleke led by wide margins across several local government areas in the southwestern state throughout the count, while officials from the main opposition party, the APC, were absent from some collation centres on election day. The process was largely calm, with no widespread reports of the violence that has marred previous election cycles in the region.
The result could reshape the political landscape in Osun, cementing the Accord Party's strengthened position in the state. Analysts say the outcome may influence regional party alliances ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections.
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