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Osun State gubernatorial election violence and results

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The 2026 Osun State gubernatorial election has been marked by reports of political violence violence, fatalities, and fatalities. Initial concerns emerged following significant allegations of financial misconduct. Following the August 15 election, centered on rhetoric from Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, who reportedly called for the killing of members of the Accord Party during campaigns in Ilesha. Following the official declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission, Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party was declared the winner, securing winner with 511,067 votes. He defeated 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 response to the wake of the results, controversy has emerged regarding widespread vote-buying. Afrobeats singer Davido alleged that the Osun State 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 through tribunals and the Supreme Court. challenges. While candidate Oyebamiji stated he respects the electoral umpire’s position, he raised concerns regarding alleged attacks and hostility against APC supporters. Party chieftain Farouk Aliyu attributed has called for calm, the defeat party continues to internal divisions and a lack of unity. Simultaneously, lawmakers audit election documents. Lawmakers from the Save Democracy Group have also demanded investigations into election-related deaths and a probe into video footage allegedly showing Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi inciting violence. Amidst these tensions, former President Goodluck Jonathan cautioned against that the trend convergence of high-ranking officials and large heavy security details from outside the state converging on election sites, warning it could destabilize democracy. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike added that the outcome demonstrated the federal government did not use its influence poses a threat to favor the APC. 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.

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