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Group kicks against zoning Ondo South senatorial slot to governor’s constituency
The APC Legacy Aboriginal Forum (ALAF), a group within the All Progressives Congress, has opposed moves to zone the Ondo South senatorial slot to the constituency of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Akure, ALAF cautioned against allowing the senatorial slot to be retained within Ilaje/Ese-Odo federal constituency, where the governor hails from. It argued that…
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2027: Obesere’s wife declares interest in Oyo reps seat
By Adejayan Gbenga Sekinat Tolanikawo Akande, wife of popular fuji musician Abass Akande, has declared her intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives, representing Ibadan North East/South East Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 elections. Akande made the declaration on Tuesday at St. Cyprian’s Primary School, Oluyoro, where she confirmed that she would run under the…
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Ogun APC clarifies caucus resolutions, backs Tinubu, Yayi for 2027
The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed what it described as misleading narratives circulating on social media regarding the outcome of its recent State Caucus meeting. In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Tuesday, the party said the reports were fabricated attempts to distort the resolutions reached at the meeting held at its secretariat. The…
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Kwara North pushes for zoning in 2027 guber poll
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Stakeholders from Kwara North Senatorial District have called for the zoning of the 2027 governorship ticket to their region in the interest of equity, fairness, and unity. The demand was unanimously made during a mega rally held in Ilorin in support of the re-election of Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the emergence of a Kwara North governor…
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ADC crisis: Ondo speaker defends INEC, rejects allegations of bias
The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, has thrown his weight behind the Independent National Electoral Commission amid the ongoing leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress. He dismissed claims that the electoral body was acting in a partisan manner, insisting that its decisions are anchored on legal procedures and constitutional provisions. Speaking on…
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Why Makinde should have been removed long ago – Oyo APC
By Adejayan Gbenga The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has dismissed reports of an alleged impeachment plot against Governor Seyi Makinde, describing the claims as a fabricated distraction aimed at attracting public sympathy for the governor. In a statement issued in Ibadan by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, the party said the impeachment narrative was a “badly written…
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Ogundoyin offered reps ticket, cash to back Makinde’s impeachment — Oyo PDP reveals
By Adejayan Gbenga The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State has accused the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, of receiving a substantial financial inducement alongside a house of representatives ticket to influence actions against Governor Seyi Makinde. The allegation was made by the Oyo State Public Relations Officer of the PDP, Michael Ogunsina, during…
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Oyo speaker reaffirms loyalty to Makinde, denies participating in impeachment plot
By Adejayan Gbenga The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, has denied allegations that he received money from proxies of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to facilitate the impeachment of Seyi Makinde, describing the claim as false and politically motivated. Responding to the allegation, Ogundoyin said no money exchanged hands at any meeting, insisting the narrative…
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Olubadan denies role in alleged plot to impeach Gov Seyi Makinde
By Adejayan Gbenga The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has cautioned political figures in Oyo State against involving him in political matters, stressing that he is not a politician. His reaction followed rumours claiming that the monarch and some political actors in the state were plotting to impeach governor Seyi Makinde. He made his stance known in a…
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Supreme Court fixes April 22 to hear David Mark-led ADC appeal
The Supreme Court has fixed April 22 for a hearing in the appeal filed by the David Mark-led executives of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over the leadership tussle in the party. A five-member panel of the Supreme Court, led by Justice Mohammed Garba, chose the date after granting an accelerated hearing. The apex court also ordered counsel to the…
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