BREAKING: PDP Wins First LGA in Osun Election, Defeats Oyetola
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials have declared Senator Ademola Adeleke winner of election in Atakumosa west local government area
- According to the officials, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) polled a total of 7,750
- This comes as Governor Gboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who secured 6601 votes in the election
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Senator Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been declared winner of the Osun State Governorship Election in Atakumosa West Local Government Area.
He polled a total of 7,750 votes ahead of Governor Gboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who secured 6601 votes in the election.
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According to results announced at the LGA Collation Centre, Atakumosa West has a total of 36,470, while 15,171 were accredited for the election.
One of the party agents said there was an issue of violence at Ward 7, unit 11, leading to a broken ballot box and inconclusive election at the Unit.
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Adeleke makes first statement after defeating Oyetola in Osun governorship election
Meanwhile, Senator Ademola Adeleke, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has reacted to his victory in the 2022 governorship election in Osun state.
Shortly after he was announced as the winner of the poll by INEC, Adeleke took to his verified Twitter page to send a message to his followers and other Nigerians on the social media platform.
"I have brought light to Osun State," he tweeted.
Video shows moment Adekele prostrates for elder brother as he's declared winner of Osun governorship election
Meanwhile, the governor-elect of Osun state, Adeleke, prostrated for his elder brother, Adedeji Adeleke the moment he was announced the winner of the governorship election.
The family and their friends, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors, Bukola Saraki and others had gathered to watch the announcement of the results on Sunday, July 17.
While singer Davido broke down in tears, his uncle and winner prostrated for the older Adeleke in gratitude.
Oyetola speaks, reveals next plan after losing Osun governorship election to PDP's Adeleke
In another report, the governor of Osun state, Adegboyega Oyetola, has urged his supporters to be calm following the emergence of the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senator Ademola Adeleke as governor-elect.
Oyetola said he has taken cognisance of the results of the governorship election announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Oyetola, Ismail Omipidan, noted the party would be responding appropriately after studying the results and consulting with critical stakeholders of the party.
Source: Legit.ng
