Soludo to Adeleke on re-election: Your victory reflects people’s trust

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has congratulated Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his successful re-election, saying the victory reflected the confidence the people of the state had placed in his leadership.

Adeleke, the incumbent governor, won the August 15, 2026 Osun governorship election and was declared winner by INEC on Sunday, August 16.

He contested on the Accord Party platform and polled 511,067 votes.

His closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the APC, scored 444,815 votes, giving Adeleke a winning margin of 66,252 votes.

Najeem Salaam of the ADC came third with 17,180 votes.

Adeleke reportedly won 19 of the state’s 30 LGAs, while Oyebamiji won 11.

In a goodwill message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, on Monday, Soludo said the outcome demonstrated the electorate’s trust in Adeleke to lead the state for another four years.

The statement read, “The Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has congratulated Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his successful re-election for a second term following last Saturday’s polls.

“The governor equally celebrated the people of Osun State, the voters who exercised their democratic right with peaceful conviction, as their participation reinforces the strength of our democracy and demonstrates the power of citizens to shape their collective future.

“As Adeleke embarks on his renewed journey of leadership, Soludo posits that true governance thrives when leaders rise above partisan differences to act magnanimously and focus on shared goals of development.

“So, all political actors in Osun State, including the triumphant ruling party, the opposition, and civil society, are urged to embrace peace and unity for collective progress.

“Soludo wishes Governor Ademola Adeleke a successful tenure of his renewed mandate, guided by magnanimity, wisdom, and courage for greater development that will yield lasting benefits for the people of Osun State.”