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Osun 2026: ADC’s Najeem Salaam congratulates Adeleke on re-election
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in the Osun State 2026 election, Dr Najeem Salaam, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election. Salaam, in a congratulatory message, said the outcome of the election reflected the choice of the people and urged all stakeholders to respect the result. He said democratic contests would always involve different choices, opinions and…
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The governor who danced to victory: Some social marketing and branding lessons — by Lolu Akinwunmi
Let me begin with two disclosures. I am not a supporter of Governor Ademola Adeleke or his political party. In truth, I am completely apolitical. Secondly, I am from Osun State and therefore naturally interested in what happens there. But my interest in Adeleke today is professional. Yesterday, August 15, Governor Adeleke won his re-election convincingly. INEC declared him winner…
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Osun has spoken political leaders must listen — by Kabiru Adisa
The people of Osun State have spoken, and every serious political leader should listen carefully. The outcome of the August 15, 2026 governorship election should not be viewed merely as a victory for Governor Ademola Adeleke and a defeat for the All Progressives Congress. It should be regarded as a powerful political lesson about the changing nature of electoral politics,…
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Osun APC reviews election results, consults lawyers
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said it is studying the results of the 2026 governorship election across the 332 wards in the state to determine its next line of action. The party, in a statement signed by its director of media and information, Mogaji Kola Olabisi, on Sunday, said it…
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I will transform Osun from civil service to industrial state — Adeleke
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has promised to transform the state from a civil service state into an industrial state. Speaking with journalists after his re-election, Adeleke said his vision was to ensure that development reached all parts of the state. “My vision is to ensure that we move Osun State from a civil service…
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EXCLUSIVE: How President Tinubu called Adeleke at 2am to congratulate him
By Raphael Jackson – President Bola Tinubu congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the state’s 2026 governorship election, placing a call to the governor at about 2 a.m. on Sunday, even before the final results were formally declared. Sources close to the president told Western Post that during the call, Tinubu told Adeleke that the people…
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Osun: A family feud settled at the polls — by Olabode Opeseitan
Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re‑election is now official. He won 19 Local Government Areas (LGAs) out of the 30 in Osun State. His closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), secured the remaining 11 LGAs. We congratulate him for an impressive run. His victory is not accidental. It is the product of political instinct, preparation and a campaign…
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VIDEO: Jubilation in Osun as Adeleke wins second term
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Jubilation has erupted across Osun State as supporters of Governor Ademola Adeleke celebrate his victory in the 2026 governorship election. The celebrations spread across Osogbo, the state capital, Ede, the governor’s hometown, and other parts of the state following his declaration as the winner of the election. Supporters were seen dancing, cheering and waving in…
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UPDATED: Adeleke wins Osun governorship election, takes 19 LGAs
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, has won the state governorship election, securing victory in 19 of the 30 local government areas. Adeleke polled 511,067 votes across the 30 local government areas, while the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, scored 444,815 votes. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Dr Najeem…
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Osun election: Adeleke wins 19 LGAs as Oyebamiji secures 11
Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party has won 19 of the 30 local government areas in the Osun State governorship election, while the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, secured victory in 11 LGAs. The results were announced during the ongoing collation of results at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) state collation centre in Osogbo…
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