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The Osun State gubernatorial election! Here's a summary of the election:
Date: July 16, 2022
Candidates:
- Ademola Adeleke (PDP) - Incumbent Governor
- Adegboyega Oyetola (APC) - Former Governor
Results:
- Ademola Adeleke (PDP) - 403,371 votes (17,127 majority)
- Adegboyega Oyetola (APC) - 386,244 votes
Winner: Ademola Adeleke (PDP)
Key Highlights:
- The election was a rematch between Adeleke and Oyetola, who had previously contested the 2018 election.
- The election was marred by reports of vote-buying, ballot snatching, and other irregularities.
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adeleke the winner after a re-count of the votes.
- Oyetola's campaign team challenged the results, citing irregularities and demanding a re-run.
- The election was seen as a test of the popularity of the two major parties in the state.
Reactions:
- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) celebrated Adeleke's victory, calling it a "victory for democracy".
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) rejected the results, calling for a re-run.
- The election was widely covered in the media, with many analysts predicting a close contest.
Aftermath:
- Adeleke was sworn in as the new Governor of Osun State on November 27, 2022.
- Oyetola's campaign team has continued to challenge the results, citing irregularities and demanding a re-run.
- The election has sparked controversy and debate about the state of democracy in Nigeria.
That's a quick summary of the Osun State gubernatorial election!