The ancient city of Osogbo turned into a carnival of joy on Sunday as Governor Ademola Adeleke cruised to a resounding victory in the Osun State governorship election, sending thousands of ecstatic supporters pouring into the streets. From dawn till dusk, the air crackled with euphoria—supporters waved placards, danced to drumbeats, and hoisted the governor’s posters high above their heads, their cheers echoing through every neighbourhood.
The decisive win saw Adeleke, flying the flag of the Accord Party, outshine his closest rival, the All Progressives Congress candidate Bola Oyebamiji, clinching a well-earned second term that many hailed as a mandate for continuity and development. As the official results trickled in, the jubilation reached a fever pitch, with motorists honking horns and pedestrians linking arms in impromptu victory parades.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as “unforgettable,” with families, youths, and elderly voters alike uniting in celebration of what they called a victory for the people’s will. Adeleke’s campaign team later thanked the electorate for their trust, promising to double down on his administration’s people-first agenda. For now, though, Osogbo owns the night—and the streets belong to the happy, hopeful crowd.
