In a closely contested race, Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party emerged victorious in the Ejigbo Local Government Area during the 2026 Osun State governorship election, held on August 15. Adeleke garnered 18,458 votes, surpassing his nearest rival, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who received 16,195 votes. This victory marks a margin of 2,263 votes between the two candidates.

The election saw significant participation across all 30 local government areas in Osun State, with results being collated and uploaded by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to its IReV portal. As of the latest updates, results from other local government areas were still being processed, indicating a dynamic election environment.

Najeem Folasayo Salaam, the candidate from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and an ally of former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola, finished third in Ejigbo, securing 5,053 votes. Notably, Ejigbo is Salaam's home local government area, making the results particularly significant for his campaign.

The election results reflect a competitive political landscape in Osun State, with Adeleke's win in Ejigbo contributing to his overall standing in the race. As the collation of votes continues, the focus remains on the remaining local government areas, with expectations for further developments as INEC completes its processes.

This election is a critical moment for the Accord Party as it seeks to solidify its influence in Osun State politics, while the APC aims to reclaim lost ground in the region. The coming days will reveal whether Adeleke's victory in Ejigbo is indicative of broader trends across the state or if other candidates will challenge his lead as more results are announced.