Oriontimes Post-Election Report| August 16, 2026
Governor Ademola Adeleke has called for peace, unity and reconciliation across Osun State following his victory in Saturday’s governorship election, urging residents to put the tensions and violence of the election period behind them.
Speaking to journalists after the election, Adeleke appealed to his supporters and political opponents to avoid post-election attacks and resist the temptation to reopen old wounds, stressing the need to restore communal harmony across the state.
The governor also observed a minute’s silence in honour of victims of pre-election violence and called on community leaders and traditional institutions to play an active role in rebuilding peace within their communities.
According to him, the political contest has ended and the people of Osun should now focus on moving the state forward.
Adeleke, who dedicated his victory to God and the people of Osun, commended voters for what he described as their resilience, commitment to democracy and determination to participate in the electoral process.
He promised that his second term would build on areas where his administration had performed well while addressing identified shortcomings.
“As you have trusted me with a second term in office, I will reinforce my strong points and correct my errors. Osun will witness further accelerated development and growth under my renewed five-point agenda,” the governor said.
Adeleke also acknowledged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s role in the election, commending what he described as the President’s support for a free and fair electoral process. He further reiterated his earlier endorsement of Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election.
The governor expressed appreciation to democracy advocates, supporters at home and abroad, and the media for their roles during the electoral process.
He said his administration would now focus on expanding development and widening the reach of good governance across the state.
Calling for reconciliation with his opponents, Adeleke said the election should not be viewed as a contest that produced permanent winners and losers.
“In this race, there is no victor, no vanquished. I extend an olive branch to my co-contestants. I am the governor of all Osun people.”
He restated his administration’s ambition to transform Osun from what he described as a predominantly civil-service state into an industrial and investment destination.
The governor’s appeal comes after weeks of intense political activity and reported incidents of violence ahead of the election, making post-election reconciliation a key issue as the state begins a new political chapter.
Oriontimes reports based on a statement issued by Mallam Olawale Rasheed, spokesperson to the Osun State Governor.
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