Full list: 19 Osun LGs where Adeleke won governorship election

For Ademola Adeleke, the incumbent Osun State Governor and Accord Party candidate, this election marked a significant milestone in his bid for a second term. As the results poured in, it became clear that Adeleke's campaign had resonated deeply with the people of Osun, securing him a landslide victory in a total of 19 local government areas. Adeleke's win, announced by Prof. Joshua Ogunwole, the state's Returning Officer, on Sunday, marked a decisive shift in the electoral landscape of Osun State.

A closer look at the election results reveals a striking pattern. Adeleke's strongest performances were recorded in his traditional strongholds, including Ede North, Osogbo, Ede South, Iwo, and Ife East. These areas, which have historically been bastions of support for Adeleke, delivered impressive margins in his favor. For instance, in Osogbo, Adeleke secured a whopping 36,480 votes against Bola Oyebamiji's 30,474, a margin of 6,006 votes. Similarly, in Ede South, Adeleke's 26,188 votes eclipsed Oyebamiji's 6,219, a margin of 19,969 votes.

In stark contrast, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, struggled to hold ground in the election. Oyebamiji won only 11 local government areas, including several areas where the APC traditionally enjoys substantial support. The APC's poor showing was particularly evident in Ilesa West, where Adeleke's 16,196 votes trumped Oyebamiji's 12,756, a margin of 3,440 votes. Similarly, in Orolu, Adeleke's 12,352 votes outpaced Oyebamiji's 10,622, a margin of 1,730 votes.

While the African Democratic Congress (ADC) generally recorded significantly lower figures, it was interesting to note that the party secured its strongest showing in Ejigbo, with 5,053 votes. This result suggests that the ADC may be gaining traction in certain areas of Osun State, potentially posing a challenge to the dominant APC and Accord Party in the future.

Given the landslide victory of Ademola Adeleke in 19 local government areas, it is likely that the Accord Party will continue to be in Osun State politics. As the next election approaches, the APC will need to reassess its strategy and make significant inroads in the areas where Adeleke enjoyed a strong following. Conversely, the ADC's showing in Ejigbo may indicate that the party is on the ascendant, potentially posing a challenge to the dominant parties in the future.

Osun State politics has taken a significant turn with Ademola Adeleke's landslide victory in 19 local government areas. As the next election approaches, it will be intriguing to see how the Accord Party and its opponents adapt to the changing electoral landscape of Osun State.