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Accord Party backs Adeleke, pledges people-centered governance for Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Chairman of Accord Party in Lagos State, Dele Oladeji, has said that the party’s candidate in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke, will deliver the best governance if elected in the August 8, 2026, gubernatorial election. Oladeji, in a statement on Saturday in Osogbo, described Adeleke’s candidacy as the “refining stage that forms the fine…
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APM candidate Adebayo vows to send Governor Adeleke out of office
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Real estate developer Hon. Adewale Adebayo has emerged as the Osun State governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for the 2026 election, declaring that the party is ready to unseat incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke. Adebayo’s candidacy was ratified on Saturday by Idowu Babarinde, Chairman of the APM Primary Committee, after party members presented…
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EFCC dismisses Malami’s claim of politically motivated bail revocation
By Kunle Sanni – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed claims by former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, that his bail was revoked over his attendance at a political gathering in Kebbi State, describing the allegation as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Saturday, the anti-graft agency said it…
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Oyebamiji declares readiness for Osun governorship after emerging APC flag bearer
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has declared his readiness to reposition the state for greater development ahead of the 2026 election. Oyebamiji made the declaration in his acceptance speech at the APC 2025 governorship primary held on Saturday at Ebunoluwa International School, Ofatedo, where he pledged…
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Leadership crisis: Turaki, PDP elders visit Obasanjo in Abeokuta
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by its Chairman, Kabiru Turaki, SAN, on Saturday paid a courtesy visit to former President Olusegun Obasanjo at his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Members of the PDP delegation included former Niger State Governor, Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu; former Plateau State Governor, Jonah Jang; former Senate President, Adolphus Wabara,…
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Osun group raises alarm over alleged plot to conduct fresh Accord governorship primary
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A socio-political group in Osun State, the Imole Accord Vanguard (IMAV), has raised concerns over an alleged plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to sponsor and stage another Accord Party governorship primary. The group alleged that the exercise is being planned using hired party members to create confusion and undermine the…
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BREAKING: Oyebamiji emerges APC governorship candidate in Osun through affirmation
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State following the party’s primary election conducted through affirmation. The exercise witnessed the adoption of a motion for other aspirants to step down in favour of Oyebamiji. The motion was moved by one of the aspirants, Kunle Adegoke, during the…
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PHOTO NEWS: Osun APC 2025 governorship primary underway as party affirms candidate
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) 2025 governorship primary election in Osun State is currently underway. Security personnel were visibly deployed to ensure order and safety, while accredited delegates and party members were already seated as the process commenced. The event is holding at Ebunoluwa International School, Ofatedo. Earlier, the Chairman of the APC…
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Edo governor Okpebholo assures fair, credible APC guber primary in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Edo State governor and chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary committee for the 2026 Osun governorship election, Monday Okpebholo, has assured that the party’s primary will be free, fair, and credible. He described the exercise as an affirmation conducted under the consensus model. Okpebholo gave the assurance while addressing party stakeholders at…
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ADC expresses concern over lack of Obi–Atiku alliance ahead of 2027 elections
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed concern over the absence of collaboration between former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, as political alignments begin to form ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, raised the issue on Friday while speaking on The Morning Show, a programme…
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