Tinubu Congratulates Adeleke Before INEC Declares Results

President Bola Tinubu congratulated Ademola Adeleke, the Governor of Osun State, prior to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) formally declaring Adeleke the winner of the governorship election. This information was disclosed by Pelumi Olajengbesi, an Accord Party chieftain, at the INEC collation centre in Osogbo.

Adeleke won the election with 511,067 votes, defeating his closest rival, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who garnered 444,815 votes, resulting in a margin of 66,252 votes. Adeleke's victory was bolstered by strong performances in key areas, including Osogbo and Ede North.

He won in 19 out of 30 Local Government Areas, while Oyebamiji secured 11 LGAs. Despite the election being described as credible, Olajengbesi noted concerns regarding alleged oppression and arrests of opposition supporters, suggesting that the election could not be deemed completely free and fair.