…its candidate, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, claiming that Saturday’s Osun State governorship election was a sign of growing rejection of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The National Publicity Secretary of the APM, Mr Yusuf Abubakar, stated this in Abuja on Sunday while reacting to the outcome of the poll. A…

…Dr Dayo Israel, has explained why the party must learn from its defeat in the Osun State governorship election and review its strategy ahead of the 2027 general election. Israel said the outcome of the election should prompt the APC to address its internal divisions, strengthen grassroots mobilisation and improve its e…

…Israel, has delivered assessment of the party’s performance in the weekend’s Osun State governorship election, saying the ruling party failed to connect with the electorate. In a post on his official X handle, @dayoisrael, Israel said the APC underestimated Adeleke, who was often derisively described as the “Dancing Go…

…in Osun State was the most effective deterrent to result manipulation in Saturday’s governorship election. The group noted that citizens stayed back at polling units and followed results to ward and local government area collation centres to ensure that the figures announced were not altered. The civil society organisa…

…Adeleke, running on the Accord Party ticket, the winner of the August 15, 2026 Osun governorship election after he polled 511,067 votes against All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Bola Oyebamiji's 444,815 votes.Adeleke secured victory in 19 of the state's 30 local government areas, retaining the governorship for…

…Party, PDP, on Sunday described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the Osun State governorship election as an ‘advance payment’ by Nigerians against the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, declaring that the balance would come in the 2027 general elections. The party said Osun result was a warning that Nigerians…

…alleged vote-buying, violence and other electoral offences in the 2026 Osun State governorship election. The request is contained in a petition dated August 15, 2026, and signed by the Deputy Director of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, Kolawole Oluwadare, who prayed to the three agencies to…

…Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Seriake Dickson, says the outcome of the Osun State governorship election showed that Nigerians can still decide who governs them. In a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, Dickson congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election. He said the victory was significant not on…

…the people of Osun State on the peaceful and successful conduct of the just-concluded governorship election in the state. In a statement issued on Sunday and personally signed by Otti, the governor said, “The orderly manner in which Osun people came out to exercise their franchise, and the peaceful conduct before, duri…

…congratulated Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in Saturday’s governorship election, describing the outcome as a reflection of the confidence reposed in him by the people of the state. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed, the party said it acknowledged…

…earlier drawn attention for his humble appearance at his polling unit during the Osun governorship election.Cubana Chiefpriest shares observations about Davido's billionaire father Deji Adeleke. >The video Cubana Chiefpriest shared as he hails Deji Adeleke is below:Fans React to the TributeThe post drew a wave of react…

…Adeleke, has reacted to the defeat of the party's candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, in the Osun governorship election.Arike, who has been a vocal supporter of the APC in the state, said the outcome should be viewed as part of the uncertainties that come with politics, describing the game as one in which victory and defeat are…

The African Action Congress governorship candidate in the August 15 Osun State governorship election, Olajide Esan, has said his political movement will return stronger despite his loss in the poll. Esan stated this in a message posted on his X handle on Sunday, thanking the people of the state for their support. He sa…

…Prince Laja Adeoye, has described Governor Ademola Adeleke's victory in the Osun State governorship election as evidence that a determined electorate can resist political pressure and uphold its choice through the ballot. Adeoye, in a congratulatory statement issued on Sunday, said the outcome of the election sent a st…

…Command has urged supporters of political parties to celebrate the outcome of the 2026 governorship election responsibly and within the bounds of the law. The Commissioner of Police, Election, CP Samuel Erale Etaifo, made the appeal in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, on S…

…has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the 2026 governorship election. The Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adeleke winner of the election on Sunday, August 16. "Congratulations to Governor Adeleke of Osun State, the Imole and the happiest Governor in Nigeria," Igbokwe…

…amid broader festivities following Adeleke's declaration as winner of the 2026 Osun governorship election. The scene gave Nigerians a rare glimpse into the private, familial side of the governor's win, away from the political fanfare.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The v…

…Monday Okpebholo again after Governor Ademola Adeleke secured victory in the Osun governorship election, warning the Edo governor to brace himself for a response.The confrontation traces back to a campaign video in which Okpebholo ridiculed Adeleke, who is also Davido's uncle, while stumping for the All Progressives Co…

…Dickson, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the governorship election. Dickson, in a statement reacting to the election outcome, described Adeleke’s victory as significant not only for the governor and the people of Osun State but also for Nigeria’s democracy. He said the outcome…

…have congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in Saturday’s governorship election. The politicians, in separate messages on X on Sunday, described Adeleke’s re-election as significant for democracy and the people of Osun State, while urging political actors to draw lessons from the outcome. Di…

The Labour Party (LP) has applauded the outcome of the Osun State governorship election, saying it demonstrated the will of the people to retain Governor Ademola Adeleke in office. It said the results also confirmed that the governor’s previous four years in office had impacted the lives of voters. “In the build-up to…

…Osun Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election. Adeleke, who contested Saturday’s governorship election on the platform of the Accord Party, defeated the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, to secure a second term in office. Reacting to the outcome, Obi said the election demonstrated that the…

…Party, ADP, in Oyo State, Kunle Olatunji, has declared that the outcome of the Osun governorship election is an indication of what will happen in the 2027 general elections. Olatunji spoke in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Sunday. Incumbent, Governor Ademola Adeleke, who contested on the platform of Accord…

…influencing the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in the just concluded governorship election in Osun State. In a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, the lawmaker who supported the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, denied influencing the electoral body, asking the singer to…

…the Independent National Electoral Commission declared him the winner of the August 15 governorship election. The governor also commended Tinubu for what he described as his support for a free and fair election in the state. “At this point, I must deeply appreciate Mr. President, His Excellency Senator Bola Ahmed Tinub…