#OsunDecides2026: This is democracy, Oyebanji hails Adeleke’s re-election

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Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election for another term in office following his victory in Saturday’s Osun State governorship election.

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PUNCH Online reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission declared Adeleke, the candidate of the Accord Party, the winner of the August 15, 2026 election on Sunday morning.

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Oyebanji, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, made available in Ado Ekiti on Sunday, hailed Adeleke’s emergence as the winner of the keenly contested election, describing it as a reflection of the wishes of the majority of Osun voters.

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The Ekiti governor said, “This is democracy, and the majority of Osun voters have expressed their preference for the re-election of Governor Adeleke.

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“Congratulations to Governor Adeleke on the electoral victory. I urge him to be magnanimous in victory and carry other contestants along in the task of building a more prosperous Osun State.”

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Oyebanji praised President Bola Tinubu “for providing a level-playing field for all the contestants in the Osun election, a development that led to a significant reduction in tension and made the contest a fair one.”

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Oyebanji also congratulated the All Progressives Congress candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, “for being a worthy challenger in the contest.”

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He also applauded Osun APC members for putting up a very strong fight, urging them to behave as worthy opponents by going back to the drawing board to map out plans for future elections.

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Oyebanji commended INEC and the security agencies for a job well done in the election.

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He said, “We must specially appreciate our dear President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, for providing a level playing field for all the contestants. This singular act of the President reduced tension and made the contest a credible one.

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“The outcome of the Osun Governorship election should not be misinterpreted as a true reflection of Osun people about President Bola Tinubu. Certainly not. The people of Osun will massively vote for President Tinubu come January 2027,” Oyebanji added.

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