The victory of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, in the August 15, 2026 governorship election has remained unchallenged at the tribunal after the constitutional 21-day period for filing petitions expired without any petition being lodged.
The deadline for challenging the election result elapsed on Saturday, with none of the 14 political parties defeated in the poll approaching the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal to contest the outcome.
Adeleke, who contested the election on the platform of the Accord, was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) State Returning Officer, Prof. Joshua Ogunwole.
He secured 511,067 votes, defeating his closest rival, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who recorded 444,815 votes.
A total of 15 political parties participated in the governorship election.
The tribunal office was opened at the premises of the State High Court in Oke Fia, Osogbo, shortly after INEC announced the election results to receive petitions arising from the poll.
However, with the constitutionally prescribed 21-day period now over, no petition has been received by the tribunal.
The development comes days after Oyebamiji publicly congratulated Adeleke on his victory and said the election outcome would not mark the end of the APC’s activities in the state.
Oyebamiji, while addressing APC leaders, members and supporters in Osogbo last Saturday, urged the party to shift its attention towards preparations for the 2027 general elections.
He called on members to strengthen the party’s structures, unite across its various tendencies and begin grassroots mobilisation ahead of the next electoral cycle.
The APC governorship candidate also urged party members to mobilise support for the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other APC candidates seeking elective positions in Osun State in 2027.
While congratulating Adeleke on the victory declared by INEC, Oyebamiji encouraged APC members not to lose confidence in the party or abandon democratic principles because of the election result.
He said the party’s priority should now be to consolidate its existing structures, expand its grassroots reach and improve unity among its members.
Oyebamiji also reflected on the period after his emergence as the APC governorship candidate in December 2025, saying different factions within the party had set aside their differences to pursue a common objective.
He said the party’s campaign reached various communities and engaged groups including civil servants, retirees, artisans, students, youths, entrepreneurs, women, professionals, sporting groups, persons living with disabilities and religious organisations.
The APC candidate commended members and supporters for their loyalty, resilience and commitment during the campaign and election, saying their efforts had contributed to strengthening the party despite its defeat.
He further appealed to Adeleke, as the Chief Security Officer of the state, to ensure the safety of residents and protection of their property regardless of political affiliation.
Oyebamiji also condemned alleged harassment, intimidation and attacks against APC members, supporters and their businesses, describing such actions as threats to peace, development and investment in Osun State.
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