Adeleke’s Accord Party Strengthens Lead in Osun Governorship Election as INEC Nears Final Tally
OSOGBO, Osun State — Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party has further solidified his commanding lead in the ongoing collation of results from Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State, according to the latest figures released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) via its iRev portal.
As of the most recent update, results from 327 of the state’s 332 wards have been uploaded, with Adeleke maintaining a commanding margin over his closest rival.
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In the latest tally, the Accord Party now leads with 429,703 votes, representing 51.2% of the total votes counted so far.
The All Progressives Congress (APC), represented by Bola Oyebamiji, holds 373,753 votes (44.5%), while the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by Najeem Salaam, trails with 16,663 votes (2.0%).
Only five wards remain outstanding, according to INEC’s ongoing collation process, which is currently underway across all 30 local government areas of Osun State. The commission has reported that 43.41% of polling units have submitted their results thus far.
Voter Turnout and Valid Votes: Key Statistics from the Election
The voter turnout for the election stood at 42.8%, with 361,500 accredited voters out of a total of 845,100 registered voters. A total of 351,500 votes were deemed valid, while 7,200 ballots were rejected by INEC officials during the verification process.
These figures reflect the participation and engagement of the electorate in what has been a closely watched contest.
Governor Adeleke is seeking re-election under the Accord Party banner, having defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the poll.
His running mate is Kola Adenusi, while APC’s Bola Oyebamiji is paired with Benjamin Adereti as his deputy. The political landscape has been marked by strategic realignments, with both major parties fielding experienced candidates in the race.
Next Steps: INEC’s Commitment to Transparency and Final Announcement
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is expected to formally announce the winner once all results are finalized and verified at the state collation center.
The commission has reiterated its commitment to a transparent and credible electoral process, ensuring that all results are accurately collated and announced in due course.
The ongoing collation process remains under close scrutiny, with stakeholders and observers closely monitoring the proceedings.
“Ejes Gist News understands that the final outcome will depend on the remaining five wards, but Adeleke’s lead remains insurmountable at this stage.”
As the collation process nears completion, the political landscape in Osun State continues to evolve, with the Accord Party’s lead appearing increasingly difficult to overcome. The final results are anticipated to be announced in the coming hours, pending the submission of the last remaining ward results.