Osun 2026: Adeleke Overtakes APC in Fresh Results

The political momentum in the ongoing Osun State governorship election appears to have shifted as fresh results from parts of the state show incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke overtaking the earlier lead recorded by the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The latest development comes after results from Ede South, Ede North and other polling units were added to the figures being monitored, changing the balance of the closely contested race.

Earlier, the APC had opened a lead in results released by its Social Media and Situation Room Team. At about 3:40 p.m., the APC candidate was credited with 45,456 votes, against 44,136 votes for the Accord candidate, while the African Democratic Congress (ADC) had 1,300 votes.

The figures were said to have been collated from 508 polling units at the time.

However, subsequent results from areas including Ede South and Ede North have reportedly altered the standings, with Adeleke making significant gains and moving ahead of the earlier APC advantage.

The development has reportedly triggered panic and unease among APC supporters, who had earlier expressed optimism after the party established a lead in the initial results being monitored.

With the latest figures favouring the incumbent in some key areas, APC supporters are now looking towards results from other parts of the state that could potentially restore the party’s earlier advantage.

The race has consequently become increasingly unpredictable, with the outcome now expected to depend heavily on results from remaining polling units and local government areas.

Observers monitoring the election said the movement in the figures demonstrates how quickly the standings can change as results from different parts of Osun are introduced.

The latest development has also intensified attention on the performance of the two leading contenders in their respective strongholds, particularly as results from additional areas continue to emerge.

Despite the shifting figures, no candidate has officially been declared winner.

The results being circulated by party situation rooms and other monitoring platforms remain subject to verification and the official collation process.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is responsible for the final collation and declaration of the winner of the Osun governorship election.

As more results arrive, the central question remains whether Adeleke can sustain his newly reported advantage or whether the APC candidate will recover ground with results still outstanding.

For now, the Osun race remains too close to call, with the latest developments adding fresh uncertainty to an election that has witnessed intense competition between the major contenders.