Ademola Adeleke, Governor of Osun State, has expressed his gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a “free and fair” Osun State Governorship Election which held on Saturday 15 August, 2026.
After polling 511,067 votes, Adeleke emerged winner, discomfiting Bola Oyebamiji, Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC); and Najeem Salaam of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in the exercise.
In his celebratory message via X, the Governor said, the “victory is for God and the people!” He pleaded with the people of Osun State to embrace “peace and forgiveness”, saying, “there is no Victor, no vanquished”.
The Governor’s plea is coming after the “needless pre-election violence” which claimed lives.
Governor Adeleke said: “I am deeply humbled and grateful to God and the good people of Osun State for the confidence reposed in me to serve for another term.
“This victory belongs to the people. I commend your resilience, your courage and your unwavering commitment to democracy. I will not disappoint you.
“As we turn the page on the election, I appeal to all Osun people to embrace peace, forgiveness and unity. There is no victor, no vanquished. I extend the olive branch to all my co-contestants. I am the Governor of all.”
He prayed, may the souls of those killed in the violence “rest in peace”, urging community leaders, as well as, traditional rulers to ensure “healing and reconciliation” in their various communities.
Adeleke, who will run for another four (4) years, assured the people of Osun that, his administration will “correct our shortcomings” and bolster the “progress” achieved.
He said: “I also remember, with a minute of silence, the victims of the needless pre-election violence. May their souls rest in peace. I urge our traditional rulers, community leaders and all stakeholders to lead the healing and reconciliation process across our communities.
“To the people of Osun, you have entrusted me with another four years. I will reinforce our strong points, correct our shortcomings and build on the progress we have made.”
The Governor further assured, he will speed up development across the ‘Land Of Virtue’, enlarge the good governance net, and help Osun become an “Industrial State” and a “preferred investment destination”.
He expressed his appreciation to “lovers of democracy” for their “firm stand” with democracy.
Governor Adeleke said: “Osun is on the march again. We will accelerate development, widen the net of good governance and continue our journey to transform Osun from a civil service state into an industrial state and a preferred investment destination.
“I thank Mr President, His Excellency Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his support for a free and fair election. I also appreciate all lovers of democracy, at home and abroad, and especially the media for standing firmly with democracy.”
