Osun Guber Aftermath: APC Battles Adeleke Victory, Wike Weighs In on Loss
The Osun State governorship election has sparked controversy with the APC refusing to congratulate Governor Ademola Adeleke, citing concerns over vote validity and initiating a comprehensive review. Internally, the APC acknowledges its failure to connect with the electorate, while opposition parties like ADC credit Adeleke's victory to strategic collaboration and grassroots connection, challenging the perceived dominance of federal power.
The aftermath of the Osun State governorship election has been marked by strong disagreements and strategic analyses, particularly from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its allies. Despite the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declaring Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party as the winner with 511,067 votes against APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji's 444,815 votes, the APC has steadfastly refused to congratulate Adeleke.
Oluwole Oke, Director General of the APC Governorship Campaign Committee in Osun State, stated that the party believes Adeleke did not secure the highest number of valid votes. The APC is conducting a comprehensive review of election results and records, including an audit of Forms EC8A, B, and C submitted by party agents, before deciding on its next course of action. Oke emphasized that the party would not be pressured into accepting the outcome, maintaining that