The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has declared candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Senator Ademola Adeleke as Osun Gov-elect.
Adeleke defeated his closest challenger Governor Gboyega Oyetola of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC).
The PDP’s candidate secured 403,371 votes defeating Oyetola, who trailed behind with 375,027 votes.
INEC Returning Officer, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe declared Adeleke the winner.
According to the result announced by INEC on Sunday, Adeleke won in 17 local government areas (LGAs) of the State.
Oyetola however won in 13 LGAs.
Breaking News! #OsunDecides2022: @inecnigeria has declared the @OfficialPDPNig Guber Candidate, @AAdeleke_01 as winner of the 2022 Governorship Election in Osun state. @AAdeleke_01 defeated the @OfficialAPCNg Candidate, @GboyegaOyetola with 403,371 votes. It’s a new dawn #ImoleDe pic.twitter.com/FcgQAXqRNX
— Official PDP Nigeria (@OfficialPDPNig) July 17, 2022
