# Osun State gubernatorial election violence and results

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/osun-state-gubernatorial-election-violence
> Updated: 2026-08-16T22:40:10.000Z. Sources: 49. Developments: 2.

The 2026 Osun State gubernatorial election has been marked by reports of political violence, fatalities, and significant allegations of financial misconduct. Following the August 15 election, Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party was declared the winner with 511,067 votes, defeating the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, who received 444,815 votes. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Najeem Salaam, finished third with 17,180 votes.

In the wake of the results, controversy has emerged regarding widespread vote-buying. Afrobeats singer Davido alleged that the APC spent N110bn on inducements and claimed that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Aliko Dangote pressured him to delete social media posts concerning the election. Conversely, Ayodele Fayose alleged that the Accord Party spent at least N40bn, claiming N7.5bn was distributed to local governments and wards shortly before the poll.

The APC has announced it is reviewing election data across 332 wards to evaluate potential legal challenges. While Oyebamiji has called for calm, the party continues to audit election documents. Lawmakers from the Save Democracy Group have also demanded investigations into election-related deaths and video footage allegedly showing Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi inciting violence.

Amidst these tensions, former President Goodluck Jonathan cautioned that the convergence of high-ranking officials and heavy security details from outside the state poses a threat to democratic stability, calling for a national dialogue on political conduct. The Osun State Police Command has issued warnings against any attempts to forcefully occupy local government secretariats, stating such actions would be treated as a breach of peace.

## Claims

- Ademola Adeleke won the Osun governorship election. (corroborated by 12 sources)
- Goodluck Jonathan warned that the presence of high-ranking officials in states during off-cycle elections could threaten democratic stability. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Bola Oyebamiji endorsed the APC's decision to review the election results. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Osun Police warned against the unauthorized forceful occupation of local government premises. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Aliko Dangote contacted Davido to request the deletion of his social media posts. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Davido has not decided which presidential candidate he will support in the 2027 election. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Osun APC is reviewing results in 332 wards to explore legal challenges. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Nyesom Wike stated that the federal government did not use its influence to ensure an APC victory in Osun. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Accord Party spent at least N40bn during the August 15 Osun governorship election. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- More than N7.5bn was distributed to local governments and wards shortly before the election. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Osun Election: Ademola Adeleke wins re-election amid vote-buying allegations

Ademola Adeleke has won re-election as Osun State Governor, defeating APC's Bola Oyebamiji. The victory is marked by allegations of massive vote-buying and calls for reform in off-cycle election conduct.

49 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/osun-state-apc-reviews-election-results-to-determine-legal-next-steps

### 2026-08-16: Osun State election violence concerns rise after Senator's remarks

Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi has faced criticism following calls for violence against Accord Party members during the Osun State gubernatorial election campaign.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/osun-state-election-violence-concerns-rise-after-senators-remarks

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