Accord Party Chair Calls for Unity After Osun Election

Maxwell Mgbudem, the National Chairman of the Accord Party, addressed a news conference in Osogbo following the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke. He characterized the election as a triumph of courage over fear and intimidation, emphasizing the people's determination to choose their governor freely.

Mgbudem noted the election was marred by harassment, intimidation, and violence but praised the commitment of Nigerians, civil society organizations, and election observers to uphold democratic values. He dedicated the victory to the peace-loving citizens of Osun State and called for unity among political parties to work with Adeleke for the state's progress.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adeleke the winner with 511,067 votes, defeating Bola Oyebamiji of the APC, who received 444,815 votes. Najeem Salaam of the ADC came third with 17,180 votes.

The total valid votes cast were 985,079, with 20,721 rejected votes, totaling 1,005,800 votes cast.