Tinubu Congratulates Adeleke on Osun Victory, Calls for Unity
President Says Osun Election Reflects the Will of the People
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke following his victory in the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election.
Adeleke, the candidate of the Accord Party, was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), securing a second term as governor of Osun State.
In his reaction, President Tinubu described Adeleke’s victory as an affirmation of the will of the people of Osun State and a sign that democratic processes continue to play an important role in Nigeria’s political development.
Tinubu Personally Congratulates Adeleke
The Presidency said President Tinubu personally called Governor Adeleke to congratulate him on his electoral victory.
The President also congratulated the people of Osun State for participating in the democratic process and urged political stakeholders to respect the outcome of the election.
Tinubu’s response has attracted considerable attention because Adeleke defeated the APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, despite the APC being the ruling party at the federal level.
President Calls for Unity in Osun
Beyond congratulating Adeleke, Tinubu urged the re-elected governor to use his second term to unite the people of Osun State.
The President called on Adeleke to work with residents regardless of their political affiliations and concentrate on issues that affect the state’s development, stability and economic progress.
The message comes after a highly competitive election in which Adeleke and Oyebamiji emerged as the two leading candidates.
Adeleke Secures Second Term
INEC declared Adeleke the winner after he recorded 511,067 votes, while APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji polled 444,815 votes.
Adeleke won 19 of Osun State’s 30 local government areas, while Oyebamiji won 11.
The victory gives Adeleke another four years in office and marks a significant moment in Osun State politics.
Why Tinubu’s Reaction Matters
The President’s congratulatory message has generated political interest because of the wider political implications surrounding the Osun election.
Adeleke has publicly expressed support for President Tinubu’s bid for a second term in the 2027 presidential election. He reaffirmed that position after being declared winner of the Osun election.
This creates an interesting political situation in which Adeleke has secured re-election against an APC candidate while also supporting Tinubu’s 2027 presidential ambition.
The development is likely to remain part of political discussions as Nigeria moves closer to the 2027 general elections.
Calls for a Peaceful Post-Election Period
Following the announcement of the result, several political leaders have called for unity and peaceful cooperation in Osun State.
The focus is now expected to shift from campaigning and voting to governance.
Adeleke will have the task of bringing together supporters from different political camps and addressing the expectations of voters who gave him another mandate.
Other political leaders have similarly urged the governor to be magnanimous in victory and involve people from across political divides in the development of the state.
What Happens Next?
With the election concluded, attention will now turn to Adeleke’s second-term agenda.
The governor is expected to focus on governance, infrastructure, economic development and other issues affecting residents of Osun State.
For President Tinubu, the election also provides another opportunity to emphasise his administration’s commitment to the democratic process.
Whether the Osun result will have a wider impact on the 2027 political landscape remains to be seen.
For now, President Tinubu has congratulated Adeleke, and the message from the presidency is clear: the election result should be respected, and the governor should use his renewed mandate to unite Osun State and pursue development.
