Adeleke celebrates after receiving INEC certificate of return
Ademola Adeleke, Governor of Osun State, has received his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission. The presentation follows his victory in the August 15th, 2026 gubernatorial election. Adeleke was declared winner after securing a majority in 19 out of 30 local government areas. He promised residents that he would build on his achievements and address previous shortcomings.
What we know
- Ademola Adeleke was presented with the Certificate of Return by INEC after winning the August 15th, 2026 governorship election.
- The announcement was made by his Special Assistant on Digital Media, Olalekan Badmus, via a post on X on August 19, 2026.
- Adeleke won in 19 local government areas, while his closest rival, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress, won in 11.
- The certificate presentation formally validates Adeleke’s re-election for a second term.
- After his victory, Adeleke assured residents he would not disappoint them and pledged to consolidate his achievements.
