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ADC learnt from past mistakes in candidate selection, says Aregbesola
As party kicks off campaign rally By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, has said the party learnt from its past mistakes in candidate selection, expressing confidence that its governorship candidate, Rt. Hon. Najeem Salaam, has the competence to lead the state. Speaking at the…
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Osun 2026: Oyebamiji confident of APC victory in Governor Adeleke’s hometown
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has expressed confidence that Ede, the hometown of Governor Ademola Adeleke, will deliver substantial votes for the party in the August 15 governorship election. Speaking at the APC campaign rally in Ede on Tuesday, Oyebamiji said the party was…
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Aiyedatiwa honours late ex-Gov Akeredolu, reflects on legacy
By Boye Oyeyemi Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Tuesday paid tribute to his late predecessor, Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, CON, on what would have been his 70th birthday, describing him as a courageous leader whose legacy continues to inspire the state. In a goodwill message on Tuesday, marking Akeredolu’s 70th posthumous birthday, Aiyedatiwa joined the former governor’s family, the…
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Isaac Fayose suggests Peter Obi visit triggered brother’s appointment
Isaac Fayose, younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu appointed his brother shortly after Peter Obi visited him. Speaking in a video shared on his Facebook page, Isaac questioned the timing of the appointment, suggesting it was influenced by Obi’s recent visit. President Tinubu had on Monday appointed Ayodele Fayose as chairman…
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Osun 2026: Oyebamiji will maximise increased federal allocations for development — Basiru
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has said the party’s governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, would maximise the increased federal allocations to the state to accelerate development if elected governor. Speaking at the APC campaign rally in Ila Federal Constituency on Monday, Basiru said allocations from the…
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Peter Obi signed agreement to rule for one term — Kwankwaso
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has said Peter Obi signed a written agreement to serve only one term as president if the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) wins the 2027 general election. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Kwankwaso said the agreement, which was documented in writing, also provides that he would seek the party’s presidential ticket in 2031 after…
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Adeleke calls for arrest of factional NURTW boss Oyewole
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has called on security agencies to arrest Kazeem Oyewole, popularly known as Asiri Eniba, and other alleged All Progressives Congress (APC) thugs whom he accused of leading attacks in motor parks. In a statement issued on Monday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke condemned the repeated shootings and intimidation…
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INEC begins PVC distribution ahead of Osun governorship election
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the commencement of the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to eligible voters ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election. In a statement issued on Monday by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Osun State, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, the commission said the exercise is for…
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2027: Ganduje dismisses Atiku, Obi’s chances in North
…says North will deliver victory for Tinubu Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has said former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, lack the grassroots support required to win the Northern region in the 2027 general elections. Atiku is the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) while…
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Orangun of Ila denies endorsing Adeleke, insists on political neutrality
The Orangun of Ila, Oba Wahab Oyedotun, has denied authorising the endorsement of Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term, insisting that he remains politically neutral ahead of the 2027 Osun State governorship election. The monarch made the clarification at his palace in Ila-Orangun on Sunday, following reports that a delegation of Ila-Orangun High Chiefs visited Governor Adeleke and pledged…
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