The new event details the outcome of a local government election in Osun State on August 1, 2026, where Ademola Adeleke won the governorship election in Iwo LGA.
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Updated Sep 13
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The new event details the outcome of a local government election in Osun State on August 1, 2026, where Ademola Adeleke won the governorship election in Iwo LGA.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Oyewumi flagged off road construction in Iwo, and the project is stimulating the local economy.Sub-event
- Unrest broke out in Osogbo following Governor Adeleke's victory in the local government election, alongside administrative appointments.Sub-event
Adeleke recorded significant victories in Egbedore and Iwo, advancing his lead in the Osun State governorship election.1 source
Adeleke won the governorship election in Iwo LGA, defeating the APC candidate.1 source
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The entities involved
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Ademola Adeleke
Nigerian politician and Governor of Osun State
- Adeleke received visits from party members and publicly affirmed his support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 election.
- On July 29, 2026, political activity was reported across the region, including Adeleke supporters aligning with Accord, APC supporters cheering for Bola Oyebamiji, and an INEC stakeholder meeting held in Osogbo.
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Osun State
state in Nigeria
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Iwo
city and LGA in Osun State, Nigeria
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- Political figures, including Ademola Adeleke, Soludo, and Wike, began campaigning in Anambra, Osun, and Rivers States.
- Ademola Adeleke moved to the Accord Party, while the All Progressives Congress secured polling unit wins in Osun State.