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Makinde yet to pick preferred candidate for 2027 Oyo governorship — Aide
By Adejayan Gbenga Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has not endorsed any candidate ahead of the 2027 governorship election, contrary to circulating rumours. This was disclosed by his Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, in a telephone conversation on Thursday with Western Post’s Oyo correspondent, stating that the governor is still consulting widely before making…
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Oyo PDP federal lawmaker, Anthony Adepoju, dumps party over ‘unresolved internal crisis’
By Adejayan Gbenga Hon. Dr. Anthony Adebayo Adepoju, the House of Representatives member representing Ibarapa Central/Ibarapa North Federal Constituency, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, citing unresolved internal crises within the party. In a resignation letter addressed to the PDP chairman of Ward 4, Isale Penbo in Igbo-Ora, Adepoju said the lingering conflicts within the party at both constituency…
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Six APC aspirants step down to support ex-lawmaker in Ondo
Six aspirants seeking the All Progressives Congress ticket for Akoko South West Constituency I in Ondo State have withdrawn from the contest and declared support for a former lawmaker, Akogun Olugbenga Omole. The announcement was made during a stakeholders’ meeting attended by party chiefs, community leaders, ward executives and the APC Local Government Chairman, Sunday Ajulu. Those who stepped down…
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Makinde-backed PDP insists on primaries amid dispute with FCT Minister Wike
By Adejayan Gbenga The interim leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), aligned with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has insisted that the party’s primaries and national convention will proceed as scheduled despite tensions within the party. The leadership, chaired by Kabiru Turaki, dismissed efforts by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to disrupt the process, maintaining…
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2027: APC waives screening for Tinubu ahead of primaries
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved a waiver of screening requirements for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the party’s upcoming primary elections. The decision was reached at the NWC’s 188th meeting held on Wednesday. In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the committee said it had resolved to…
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Ibadan leaders warn politicians against desecrating Olubadan stool for politics
By Adejayan Gbenga Traditional rulers, community leaders and stakeholders in Ibadanland have cautioned politicians against dragging the revered stool of the Olubadan into partisan politics ahead of the 2027 general elections. The warning was issued during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting involving monarchs, the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Baales, Mogajis and other key figures. The gathering focused on protecting the…
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PHOTO NEWS: Kalu, Tunji-Ojo endorse Tinubu’s nomination form
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, and Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, have endorsed the nomination form of President Bola Tinubu ahead of his 2027 re-election bid. The nomination form was picked up by James Faleke, a member of the House of Representatives representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, who also obtained the party’s ₦100 million presidential nomination form…
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Opposition lacked ideology, coalition collapse not Tinubu’s fault — TDF
The Democratic Front (TDF) has said the collapse of the opposition coalition against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu validates its earlier position that the Presidency was not responsible for the internal crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a recent statement signed by its chairman, Mallam Danjuma Muhammad, and secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, the group said the disintegration of the…
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‘Peter Obi runs from tough situations, how does he handle Nigeria’ – Dino Melaye
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dino Melaye, has launched a scathing critique of former presidential candidate Peter Obi, accusing him of avoiding difficult political situations and questioning his capacity to lead Nigeria. In a statement on Tuesday, Melaye said Obi “excused himself from a tough situation,” adding that his actions raise concerns about his ability to govern…
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Final CVR window opens as INEC sets July deadline
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the resumption of the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise for its third and final phase, scheduled to commence on May 11, 2026. In a statement signed by the Chairman, Information and Voter Education, Mohammed Haruna, the commission said the exercise, which was earlier suspended on April 17, 2026, will run until…
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