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Opposition leaders Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and former Senate President Bukola Saraki congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke following his re-election victory on Sunday.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adeleke, contesting under the Accord Party, the winner of the August 15 governorship election after he polled 511,067 votes.
Adeleke secured 19 of the state’s 30 local government areas, defeating All Progressives Congress challenger Bola Oyebamiji, who scored 444,815 votes, and African Democratic Congress candidate Najeem Salaam, who finished third with 17,180 votes.
In separate messages on X, prominent political figures praised the election outcome as a triumph for democratic participation.
Peter Obi called the result a victory for democracy, stating, “Osun: When the People Stand, Democracy Wins.”
Osun: When the People Stand, Democracy Wins
I warmly congratulate Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election and the good people of Osun State on this important democratic victory. They – Osun people – have spoken with courage and clarity, reaffirming that the power to choose… pic.twitter.com/3iRVF9jvWD
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) August 16, 2026
Obi emphasised that “democracy is strongest when citizens are alert, conscious of their civic responsibility, and determined to ensure that their votes count,” while urging political actors to embrace peace and the rule of law ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Credit: Bukola Saraki/X
Atiku Abubakar commended Osun voters for their peaceful participation, noting that Adeleke’s “victory demonstrates the choice of the people of Osun as expressed at the ballot box.”
I congratulate Governor Ademola Adeleke, @AAdeleke_01, on his re-election as Governor of Osun State.
His victory demonstrates the choice of the people of Osun as expressed at the ballot box. I commend the people for their passion and peaceful participation. I wish Governor… pic.twitter.com/LRnfpLn6kn
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) August 16, 2026
Bukola Saraki added that the electorate’s verdict reflected confidence in Adeleke’s record, remarking, “The people of Osun have spoken, and they have spoken clearly. They have had four years to judge the record of his stewardship… and they have asked him to continue.”
I congratulate my dear brother and friend, Governor Ademola Adeleke @AAdeleke_01, on his re-election as Governor of Osun State.
The people of Osun have spoken, and they have spoken clearly. They have had four years to judge the record of his stewardship, to weigh the promises… pic.twitter.com/vSOQJEEBx0
— Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) August 16, 2026
Afrobeat star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, also celebrated his uncle’s victory across social media and in-person gatherings.
Davido, who served as Chairman of the Imole Youth Mobilisation Campaign Council and led grassroots rallies during the election, erupted in excitement alongside his team as Returning Officer Joshua Ogunwole announced the official results.
WE DID IT UNC !!! 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 @aadeleke_01 pic.twitter.com/xlUz2bC5Kl
— Davido (@davido) August 16, 2026
Following the early morning declaration in Osogbo, widespread celebrations broke out across the state capital and in Adeleke’s hometown of Ede to mark the start of his second four-year tenure.
#OsunDecides2026: Celebrations have swept across Osun State following Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the August 2026 governorship election. pic.twitter.com/9ybWdmhEow
— News Central TV (@NewsCentralTV) August 16, 2026
