#OsunDecides2026: Adeleke Urges Peace, Integrity as Osun Election Moves to Collation

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called for peace and vigilance as the state’s governorship election moves into the collation of results.

Adeleke said the people of Osun had turned out in large numbers to exercise their democratic rights, describing their participation as a strong expression of the people’s will.

In a statement on Saturday, the governor commended security agencies deployed for the election and urged them to remain vigilant throughout the collation process, from polling units to wards and local government areas.

“I commend the security agencies deployed for this election and urge them to remain vigilant as we move into the collation of results, from polling units to wards to local government areas. I also call on INEC to uphold the highest standards of integrity throughout this process.

The federal government has provided adequate security, and I am confident in the professionalism of all institutions involved.”

He also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to maintain the highest standards of integrity and transparency in the collation and declaration of results.

“The safety and protection of our people is paramount,” Adeleke said, expressing confidence in the professionalism of the security agencies and other institutions involved in the election.

He said democracy would remain strongest when the wishes of the electorate were respected and the sanctity of their votes protected.

“Democracy is at its strongest when we honour the wishes of our people and protect the sanctity of their votes. To every Osun citizen: I urge you to remain peaceful, law-abiding, and committed to this democratic moment.

Let the people’s will prevail.”

The governor urged Osun residents to remain peaceful, law-abiding and committed to the democratic process, stressing that the will of the people must ultimately prevail.