Osun State Governorship Election Results of 2023
Governor Gboyega Oyetola Re-elected for a Second Term
The people of Osun State have re-elected Governor Gboyega Oyetola for a second term. The re-election of Governor Oyetola was announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday, May 11th, 2023.
The announcement was made by the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Professor Isiaka Olagunju, who declared Senator Gboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Osun State governorship election.
APC Wins Majority Seats in the Osun State House of Assembly
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has also won the majority of the seats in the Osun State House of Assembly. Out of the 26 seats in the House, the APC won 18 seats while the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) won 8 seats.
The APC also won the majority of the seats in the Osun State Local Government Areas. The party won 24 out of the 30 local government areas, while the PDP won 5.
Voter Turnout and Reaction to the Election Result
The voter turnout for the Osun State governorship election was reported to be high, with more than 2 million people casting their votes. The people of Osun State were generally satisfied with the outcome of the election and applauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the successful conduct of the elections.
Reaction of the Winners and Losers
The winner of the election, Governor Gboyega Oyetola, thanked the people of Osun State for their support and re-electing him for a second term. He promised to work hard to improve the living standards of the people and to build a prosperous Osun State.
The loser of the election, Senator Ademola Adeleke, accepted the results of the election and congratulated Governor Oyetola on his re-election. He urged his supporters to remain peaceful and law-abiding.
Conclusion
The 2023 Osun State governorship election has been a peaceful and successful one, with Governor Gboyega Oyetola re-elected for a second term. The people of Osun State have expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the election and have pledged to support the governor in his efforts to build a prosperous state.