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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, 02:58
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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 Factual3h ago

BREAKING: #OsunDecides2026: Adeleke in early lead after results from 15 LGAs

Accord Party candidate and incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke, has taken an early lead in the Osun State governorship election after results from 15 of the state’s 30 Local Government Areas were collated. The post BREAKING: #OsunDecides2026: Adeleke in early lead after results from 15 LGAs appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Abdulkareem Mojeed

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punch-ngMostly Factual3h ago

[#OsunDecides2026] LIVE UPDATE: INEC begins collation, announcement of results

Stay updated with live results from the Osun State governorship election as INEC begins collation and announcement. Get the latest Osun Election Results he Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-live-update-inec-begins-collation-announcement-of-results/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed2h 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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