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The Osun State gubernatorial election! Here's a summary of the election:

Date: July 16, 2022

Candidates:

  1. Ademola Adeleke (PDP) - Incumbent Governor
  2. Adegboyega Oyetola (APC) - Former Governor

Results:

Winner: Ademola Adeleke (PDP)

Key Highlights:

  1. The election was a rematch between Adeleke and Oyetola, who had previously contested the 2018 election.
  2. The election was marred by reports of vote-buying, ballot snatching, and other irregularities.
  3. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adeleke the winner after a re-count of the votes.
  4. Oyetola's campaign team challenged the results, citing irregularities and demanding a re-run.
  5. The election was seen as a test of the popularity of the two major parties in the state.

Reactions:

  1. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) celebrated Adeleke's victory, calling it a "victory for democracy".
  2. The All Progressives Congress (APC) rejected the results, calling for a re-run.
  3. The election was widely covered in the media, with many analysts predicting a close contest.

Aftermath:

  1. Adeleke was sworn in as the new Governor of Osun State on November 27, 2022.
  2. Oyetola's campaign team has continued to challenge the results, citing irregularities and demanding a re-run.
  3. 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!