Soludo congratulates Adeleke on re-election, says victory reflects people’s trust

Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo.

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

Adeleke, the candidate of the Accord Party, was declared winner of the August 15, 2026 Osun governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission after polling 511,067 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress, who scored 444,815 votes.

The incumbent won in 19 of the state’s 30 local government areas, 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.”

The governor’s congratulatory message comes as political actors and stakeholders continue to react to the outcome of the closely contested election, with several leaders urging Adeleke to use his renewed mandate to unite the state and consolidate on his administration’s development efforts.