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…

…APM, 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…

The Osun State Police 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…

…earlier lashed out at the singer and his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke for ‘turning Osun State into family affairs. ” I am pretty happy the message sank in very well, to the point that you had to block me here on X. You can't endorse a failure like Tinubu, grin from ear to ear in meetings with him. “Power your circle…

…Adeleke All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Joe Igbokwe, 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…

…moment involving Governor Ademola Adeleke has set social media buzzing after the Osun State governor was filmed prostrating before his elder sister, Chief Dr. (Mrs) Modupeola Adeleke Sanni, as part of celebrations marking his electoral victory.The moment was shared online on Sunday, August 16, 2026, and quickly capture…

…reveals what Tinubu told him after his victoryPreviously, Legit.ng reported that Osun state Governor Ademola Adeleke broke his silence following his re-election victory, revealing that President Bola Tinubu personally telephoned him with congratulations and calling on his defeated opponent, Senator Fatai Oyebamiji, to…

…of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake 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 S…

…Keyamo; former Senator Ben Murray-Bruce; and other political figures 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 Stat…

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…

…a statement on Sunday via his verified X handle, congratulated Adeleke and the people of Osun State, saying the result showed that they had exercised their right to choose their leaders. Obi said Adeleke’s re-election victory to office reflected the confidence voters had placed in him based on his administration’s perf…

…Olatunji also congratulated Adeleke on his victory, adding that what happened in Osun State is a wake-up call to political office holders that the people posses the constitutional power to determine who governs them through their votes. "The Osun election is a morale booster for many emerging political leaders and genu…

…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 face his music. DAILY POST r…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election, describing him as a son of the state. Adeleke stated this during a press conference on Sunday, shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission declared him the w…

…his family would no longer be supporting any presidential candidate, tagging his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke.Netizens shared observations about Davido's politically charged tweets. >A separate screenshot circulating online showed another deleted post directed at President Bola Tinubu, which read simply:…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has thanked President Bola Tinubu following his re-election. On Sunday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him winner of the August 15 governorship poll. Speaking to the press after the declaration, the governor confirmed that President Tinubu has called…

…said the “sheer display of federal might” could not override the will of the people of Osun State, as he congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election. Makinde, in a congratulatory message made available to journalists on Sunday, described Adeleke’s victory as a triumph for democracy and the people of Osun…

…of opposition leaders and stakeholders under the aegis of G100 has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, describing the outcome as a template the national opposition should replicate ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja and signed by Salihu Moh.…

…what he described as his commitment to ensuring a free and fair governorship election in Osun State. Olajengbesi spoke shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission declared Governor Ademola Adeleke the winner of the August 15 governorship election at the commission’s headquarters in Osogbo. According to…

The Centre for Democracy and Development, CDD, has described the 2026 Osun State governorship election as largely peaceful. It, however, identified some operational difficulties and isolated incidents during the exercise. CDD-West Africa, through its Election Analysis Centre, EAC, made the assessment in a preliminary s…

…the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him the winner of the Osun State governorship election. In a video shared on his page, Davido was seen falling to the ground in celebration shortly after Adeleke was declared the election winner. Celebrating the victory, the singer congratulated the governor…

…Abubakar, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election as Governor of Osun State. Atiku, in a post shared on his X handle on Sunday, said Adeleke’s victory reflected the will of Osun residents as expressed at the polls. “I congratulate Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election as Governor of Osun Sta…

…financial inducement, violence and other electoral offences linked to the 2026 Osun State governorship election. The call came shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission declared Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party the winner of Saturday’s governorship election, returning him for another term…

…the news broke that his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, had been declared the winner of the 2026 Osun State governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).The Afrobeats superstar took to his Twitter/X account to share the celebratory moment, posting a video alongside the caption: "WE DID IT UNC !…

…records impressive turnouts Nigerians are eagerly awaiting the conclusion of the Osun State governorship election today when the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will officially announce the winner. The keenly contested election witnessed a remarkable turnout of voters despite the pockets of pre-electio…