The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has declared candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Senator Ademola Adeleke as Osun Gov-elect.

Adeleke defeated his closest challenger Governor Gboyega Oyetola of the rulling All Progressive Congress (APC).

The PDP’s candidate secured 403,371 votes defeating Oyetola, who trailed behind with 375,027 votes.

INEC Returning Officer, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe declared Adeleke the winner.

According to the result announced by INEC on Sunday, Adeleke won in 17 local government areas (LGAs) of the State.

Oyetola however won in 13 LGAs.

Kehinde Atanda of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) came in at a distant third with 10,104 votes, followed by Lasun Yusuf of the Labour Party with 2,729 votes.