# Osun State governorship election results phase

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/osun-state-governorship-election
> Updated: 2026-08-15T08:42:02.000Z. Sources: 50. Developments: 2.

The Osun State governorship election, held on August 15, 2026, has transitioned into the results collation phase. As of the latest tallies, incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party holds a lead with 177,572 votes (50.5%), while Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) follows with 158,588 votes (45.1%). Najeem Salaam of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) remains in third place with 5,917 votes.

The process has been characterized by reports of localized disruptions and technical irregularities. Security incidents included unrest in Ejigbo, where ADC candidate Najeem Salaam required security escort, and the arrest of an officer in Modakeke following the accidental discharge of tear gas. Observers have also flagged Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) malfunctions, alleged widespread vote-buying, and instances of voters using National Identification Numbers (NIN) instead of Permanent Voter Cards (PVC).

Governor Adeleke has raised alarms regarding the integrity of the process, specifically citing potential manipulation of results, intimidation by thugs, and attempts to disrupt collation. He has called on President Bola Tinubu to ensure the process remains secure. Despite these concerns, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) noted that accreditation can be completed via fingerprints or pictures. The recorded voter turnout stands at approximately 42.8 per cent, with 361,500 accredited voters out of 845,100 registered voters.

## Claims

- As of 7:47 p.m. on Saturday, Ademola Adeleke had polled 177,572 votes, representing 50.5 per cent of the total votes tallied. (disputed)
- Bola Oyebamiji of the APC was in second place with 158,588 votes, representing 45.1 per cent of the tally. (disputed)
- Governor Adeleke is seeking re-election under the Accord Party after defecting from the PDP. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Governor Ademola Adeleke cast his vote at Polling Unit 9, Ward 2, Abogunde/Sagba, Ede. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Governor Adeleke alleged that police are aiding the APC and that a police officer from Port Harcourt was brought in to disrupt voting. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Adeleke claimed there are plans to bypass normal collation processes by moving local government centres to the state capital. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- BVAS accreditation can be done via fingerprints or pictures. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Voter turnout was observed to be massive despite initial fears of apathy due to pre-election violence. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Osun Police Command arrested an officer after tear gas was accidentally discharged at a Registration Area Centre in Modakeke. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- At an Osogbo polling unit, the Accord Party secured 57 votes against the APC's 43 votes. (single source)
- Najeem Salaam of the African Democratic Congress held third place with 5,917 votes. (single source)
- The voter turnout across the state was 42.8 per cent, with 361,500 out of 845,100 registered voters accredited. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: Osun State governorship election results show early lead for Ademola Adeleke

Incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party holds an early lead in the Osun governorship election, with 50.5 per cent of votes tallied amid reports of BVAS failures and security concerns.

50 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ademola-adeleke-votes-in-osun-state-governorship-election

### 2026-07-27: Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke Criticized by Muslim Rights Group Ahead of 2026 Election

MURIC urged Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke to leave office, citing a damaged flyover, alleged favouritism, and predicting defeat in the 2026 election.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/osun-governor-ademola-adeleke-criticized-by-muslim-rights-group-ahead-of-2026-election

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Cite as: Osun State governorship election results phase. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/osun-state-governorship-election