The Independent National Electoral Commission has officially declared Senator Ademola Adeleke, the candidate of Accord Party as the winner of the Osun State governorship election.

Following a grueling, 24-hour exercise encompassing voter accreditation, casting of ballots, and public collation of final results across all local government areas, election officials confirmed that Adeleke secured the highest number of valid votes cast.

By surpassing the required statutory thresholds, the Accord’s party flagship candidate successfully defeated the sitting governor and candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Gboyega Oyetola.

The official return by the electoral umpire marks a pivotal political shift in the state’s leadership, capping off an intense campaign season defined by aggressive voter mobilization and heavy political rivalry between the primary parties.

Commission representatives assured the public that the declared outcome reflects the sovereign choice of the electorate, concluding a highly monitored process that drew nationwide attention.

Adeleke’s victory formally sets the stage for a transition of executive power in Osun State, consolidating his political coalition’s position ahead of upcoming regional governance mandates.