Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has spoken following his victory in the 2026 governorship election, revealing that President Bola Tinubu personally called to congratulate him.
Adeleke made the disclosure while speaking with journalists after being declared the winner of the keenly contested election.
The governor described his victory as a triumph for democracy and the people of Osun State, saying voters rewarded his administration for its achievements in infrastructure, education and agriculture.
He said:
“It is a victory for democracy in Nigeria. A victory for the people of Osun State who have stood by me and said, ‘Imole, you have done a lot for us. You have given us the dividends of democracy in terms of infrastructure, improving our education, agriculture, and so forth.”
What Tinubu Told Adeleke
Adeleke also disclosed that President Tinubu reached out to him personally after the election to congratulate him on his victory.
He expressed appreciation to the president for his role in ensuring that the democratic process continued.
Adeleke said:
“Mr President has called me and congratulated me. Thank you, Mr President, for making sure democracy lives on because we fought for it, Mr President.”
The governor also extended an olive branch to his defeated opponent, Bola Oyebamiji, urging him to put the election behind him and congratulate him.
He said:
“This is no victor, no vanquished. I want them to come over, and I am expecting Oyebamiji, even as a civil person, to call me and congratulate me.”
Adeleke Reveals Second-Term Plans
Looking ahead to his second term, Adeleke said he intends to transform Osun from a state largely dependent on civil service employment into an industrial hub.
He said:
“My vision is to make sure Osun State moves from a civil servant state to an industrial state, and to ensure that development cuts across Osun State.”
Asked whether he had at any point doubted his chances of winning the election, Adeleke responded confidently:
“No, no, no. I have a God who never fails. He never fails forever.”
Watch the video below:
“I thank God Almighty for what has happened here today, it is a victory for democracy…I expect Oyebamiji, as a civilised person, to call and congratulate me…”
Governor Ademola Adeleke says he will reward Osun residents for their loyalty by transforming the state from a civil… pic.twitter.com/7oKIfPiFNV
— News Central TV (@NewsCentralTV) August 16, 2026
