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UPDATED: Obasanjo urges Adeleke to sustain good governance during surprise visit
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Sunday night paid a surprise congratulatory visit to Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, at his country home in Ede following his re-election. The governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, who disclosed this in a statement, said Obasanjo, accompanied by Otunba Fasawe, was received by Adeleke with dancing and songs of praise to God for the successful…
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TICC orders documentation of electoral violence victims in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has directed its structures across Osun State to commence the documentation of victims of electoral violence recorded before, during and immediately after the August 15 governorship election. The council said the exercise was part of its comprehensive post-election review and would cover all persons affected by violence during the electoral…
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VIDEO: Obasanjo visits Adeleke after Osun election victory
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has paid a congratulatory visit to Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, following his victory in the August 15 governorship election. Obasanjo arrived at the governor’s residence on Sunday and was warmly received by Adeleke. The visit featured a warm exchange between the former president and the governor, with both men embracing…
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Adeleke’s re-election reflects divine will of God, says Oluwo
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election as a reflection of the divine will of God, expressed through the votes of the electorate. Oba Akanbi, while congratulating Adeleke on his victory, said the outcome also demonstrated the growing participation of youths in governance, particularly in the mobilisation and…
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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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INEC chairman closes Osun election Situation Room, describes poll as milestone
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has formally closed the #OsunDecides2026 Situation Room following the conclusion of the Osun State governorship election and declaration of the results early Sunday. Addressing staff at the Situation Room, Amupitan commended their dedication, sacrifice and professionalism throughout the electoral process. He also praised staff…
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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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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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