The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has rejected any suggestion that the 2026 governorship election is over, saying it is reviewing the results declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) before deciding whether to challenge Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in court.
Adeleke of the Accord Party was declared winner after polling 511,067 votes, defeating the APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, who secured 444,815 votes.
The margin was 66,252 votes. ADC candidate Najeem Salaam came third with 17,180 votes.
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The APC said it is consulting its legal team and examining results from the 332 wards across the state before determining its next course of action.
The party said it would consider all constitutional and legal avenues available under Nigeria’s electoral laws if its review establishes grounds for a challenge.
Osun APC spokesman Kola Olabisi said the party would not abandon its supporters and urged members to remain calm while consultations continue.
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He stressed that elections could proceed through the legally established petition and appellate process.
The party’s position means Adeleke’s victory could face a legal challenge, although the APC has not yet formally filed an election petition.
Any challenge would have to be determined through the established electoral dispute-resolution process.
Adeleke, meanwhile, has called for peace and reconciliation following the tense campaign and election period. In his victory remarks, he extended an olive branch to his opponents and pledged to govern all residents of the state.
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President Bola Tinubu has also congratulated Adeleke, describing the outcome as a reflection of the people’s choice and urging the governor to unite Osun residents as he begins another four-year term.
The development adds a legal dimension to an election that had already been marked by heightened political tension, allegations of violence and competing claims over electoral integrity.
