#OsunDecides2026: Adeleke’s victory reflects Osun people’s choice —Atiku
August 16, 2026 9:29 am
File: Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar.
By Faith Alofe
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election as Governor of Osun State.
Atiku, in a post shared on his X handle on Sunday, said Adeleke’s victory reflected the will of Osun residents as expressed at the polls.
“I congratulate Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election as Governor of Osun State. His victory demonstrates the choice of the people of Osun as expressed at the ballot box,” Atiku said.
He commended residents of the state for their peaceful conduct during the exercise, and wished the governor a successful second term.
“I commend the people for their passion and peaceful participation. I wish Governor Adeleke continued success as he continues to serve them,” he added.
Adeleke, of the Accord Party, was on Sunday declared winner of the governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission, polling 511,067 votes to defeat his closest rival, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress, who scored 444,815 votes.
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