Osun Decides: SSG Expresses Optimism on Governor Ademola Adeleke’s Victory as Voting Ends
By Abisola Ariwodola,
The Secretary to the State Government, SSG: Bobagunwa Teslim Igbalaye has expressed strong optimism that Governor Ademola Adeleke will emerge victorious in the August 15, 2026 Osun State Governorship Election.
The SSG stated this on Saturday after casting his vote at his polling unit, noting that the massive turnout of voters and the peaceful conduct of the election were clear indications of the people’s support for the Adeleke administration.
Speaking with journalists, the SSG said “the people of Osun are with us”, adding that the government’s performance in the areas of infrastructure, workers’ welfare, health, and education has endeared the administration to the people of Osun.
“From what we have seen today, the people are with us. They have come out in large numbers to vote for continuity, good governance, and the development that Governor Adeleke has brought to Osun,” he said.
He commended INEC and security agencies for ensuring a peaceful process and urged voters to remain calm until results are announced.
The SSG further applauded the electorates and called on all political parties and their supporters to , stressing that democracy thrives on peace and mutual respect.
He expressed confidence, as at the time of filing this report, that the Accord party and Governor Adeleke would be returned to office to consolidate on the gains of the first term.
Voting and collation were ongoing across the 30 LGAs of the state as at the time of filing this report.
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