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Atiku, Aregbesola, Mark rally voters for ADC ahead of Osun poll
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar; former Osun State Governor and national secretary, Rauf Aregbesola; and the party’s national chairman, Senator David Mark, on Monday rallied voters in the state to support the ADC in Saturday’s governorship election. The trio spoke at the ADC mega rally held…
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ADC not in alliance with any party, will contest Osun poll — Aregbesola
Former Osun State Governor and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has dismissed reports that the party is negotiating an alliance with any political party ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Aregbesola spoke on Monday at an ADC solidarity rally in Ejigbo, Osun State, where he also rejected speculation that the party’s governorship candidate, Najeem…
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Makinde rules out godfather role, urges voters to choose competent leaders
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said he would not become a political godfather or seek to control his successor after completing his eight-year tenure in 2027. Makinde made this known on Monday at a Hijrah 1448 luncheon organised for members of the Muslim community at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan. With political…
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Women protest against political violence in Osun, demand credible election
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A group of women led by the First Lady of Osun State, Mrs Titilola Adeleke, on Monday protested in Osogbo over alleged killings, arrests and intimidation of members of the ruling Accord Party ahead of the August 15 Osun governorship election. The protest started from Laro Grammar School and proceeded through Lameco to WOCDIF before…
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Makinde meets APM gov candidates, targets strong South-West base for 2027
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, Seyi Makinde, has intensified efforts to position the party as a major political force in the South-West ahead of the 2027 general elections. The presidential candidate on Monday met with the APM governorship candidates from the region as part of efforts to strengthen the party’s structures…
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Call APC to order, Osun won’t accept imposition — Labour tells Tinubu
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Organised labour in Osun State has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to call members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to order and ensure that the August 15 governorship election is not turned into a war. Speaking during a mini congress of organised labour held at the gate of the State Government Secretariat in Osogbo,…
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TICC alerts public to fake cash transfer website linked to Governor Adeleke
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has alerted members of the public to a fake website being circulated with an alleged message about an election campaign cash transfer involving its candidate, Governor Ademola Adeleke. The council, in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, described the website as malicious and said it was being circulated…
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Kwara kingmakers, stakeholders commend Gov AbdulRazaq, back Danladi’s candidacy
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin A high-ranking chief and Balogun Gambari of Ilorin, Alhaji Muhammad Aliyu Adebayo, has commended the developmental strides of the Kwara State Government under Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, citing investments in basic infrastructure. Adebayo, who is a senior member of the Ilorin Emirate kingmakers’ council, said the administration had improved access to potable water, roads and health care,…
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2027: SERAP demands asset disclosure from Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Adebayo, 15 others
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged all 19 presidential candidates announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publish details of their assets and liabilities, those of their spouses and, where applicable, their unmarried children under 18, ahead of the 2027 presidential election. SERAP also urged the candidates to disclose the legitimate sources of their significant…
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Ondo APC rallies support for Tinubu, meets ex-Ondo SSG
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has intensified its mobilisation ahead of the forthcoming general elections, seeking the support of former Secretary to the State Government, Ifedayo Abegunde, for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. The state APC Chairman, Kolawole Babatunde, led members of the State Working Committee to Abegunde’s residence in Alagbaka, Akure, to strengthen…
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