Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party has won the Osun State governorship election, sweeping 19 of the state’s 30 local government areas in a landslide victory.
Governor Ademola Adeleke, the Accord Party candidate, has secured victory in the Osun State governorship election, according to breaking news on Sunday, August 16, 2026. The announcement was made at 7:45 a.m., with results showing Adeleke winning in 19 of the 30 local government areas.
The outcome represents a landslide win for the incumbent governor, who retains the support of voters across the south-western state. With a clear majority of local government areas in his favor, Adeleke has emerged decisively ahead in the contest.
The Accord Party candidate’s dominance in the local government results was confirmed in the early morning update, putting an end to the election race as news of his victory broke.
Adeleke’s landslide victory, confirmed early Sunday morning, gives him the mandate to continue leading Osun State.
