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Adeleke Takes Early Lead in Osun Governorship Election as Results Emerge

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) began collating and announcing results for the Osun State governorship election, with Accord Party candidate Adeleke establishing an early lead. Results from various local government areas showed Adeleke maintaining his lead as collation continued across the state.

14 Aug, 02:54 — 16 Aug, 05:22
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Al JazeeraMostly Factual2d ago

Why Osun’s election matters for Nigeria’s 2027 vote

The result could offer an early signal of shifting alliances and voter sentiment before the presidential race.

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Premium TimesMostly Factual1h ago

BREAKING: #OsunDecides2026: Adeleke scores highest votes, set to be declared winner

The final results of the 30 local government areas were announced by INEC officials at the INEC headquarters in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. The post BREAKING: #OsunDecides2026: Adeleke scores highest votes, set to be declared winner appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Abdulkareem Mojeed

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punch-ngMostly Factual1h ago

BREAKING: Adeleke wins 19 LGs, APC’s Oyebamiji secures 11 LGs

Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party has won the Osun governorship election, securing 19 out of 30 LGAs. Get the full breakdown of how Adeleke wins Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-adeleke-wins-19-lgs-apcs-oyebamiji-secures-11-lgs/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed3h ago

Osun election: Adeleke leads Oyebamiji

Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party jumped into early lead over his All Progressives Congress, APC, challenger, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, in the tightly contested Osun State governorship election, last night. With results from 3,292 polling units or 87.5 percent of the 3,763 polling units uploaded by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, as of press time, Adeleke had garnered over 439,132 votes compared to Oyebamiji's 379,255 votes. The post Osun election: Adeleke leads Oyeba...

By olufemiajasa

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