Osun 2026: Adebayo Adedamola emerges PDP guber candidate

…polls 919 out of 957 votes cast by delegates

Hon. Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola on Tuesday emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2026 Osun State governorship election.

Out of 990 delegates expected for the primary, 957 were accredited for the exercise, which took place at Adolak Event Centre, Osogbo, under heavy security.

The Chairman of the Primary Committee, Hon. Humphery Abba, announced before the exercise that the party had received two nominations, including Governor Ademola Adeleke and Hon. Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola.

He noted, however, that “a few hours before the primary, Adeleke dumped the party.”

The exercise was closely monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

In conclusion, Hon. Abba declared Adedamola the winner, saying, “Void votes 20. As we informed earlier, one of the aspirants withdrew. The candidate who received the remaining votes is Adebayo Adedamola with 919 votes and stands elected and returned.”