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Ekiti ADC crisis deepens as ex-chairman reportedly takes over secretariat
By Boye Oyeyemi The crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ekiti State has deepened, with the state chapter accusing its former chairman, Ilesanmi Omolayo, of allegedly forcing his way into the party secretariat in Ado-Ekiti. In a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Gboyega Aribisogan, the party described the alleged occupation of the secretariat as unlawful and an…
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Scrutinise programmes of candidates before voting in 2027 – Adebayo tells Nigerians
…calls for competence not empty promises The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has called on Nigerians to scrutinise the programmes and records of political parties and candidates before voting in 2027, saying the country’s future ultimately depended on the quality of choices made by the electorate. Adebayo who made the call on Monday at…
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APC debunks report on withdrawal of 2027 campaign council list
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied reports that it withdrew its list of members of the 2027 presidential campaign council. Felix Morka, the party’s national publicity secretary, dismissed the reports as rumours in an interview with TheCable on Tuesday morning. Morka said the party had not withdrawn the list, adding that any changes to the composition of the council…
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Ikire killings: Accord demands arrest, prosecution of DPO
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun state chapter of the Accord Party has demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Irewole Division, Bamidele Olatona, over the alleged shooting at Naira and Kobo Garage in Ikire on Monday. The party, while describing the shooting as “barbaric, unprofessional and unprovoked.” alleged that the incident resulted in…
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Osun APC alleges sponsored attack on members, police in Ikire incident
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has alleged that suspected thugs linked to the Accord Party were involved in a violent attack on residents, including its members, during an alleged attempt to take over a local transport hub at Naira and Kobo Junction in Ikire, headquarters of Irewole Local Government Area, on Monday.…
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Hamzat, Oshiomhole urge Nigerians to unite beyond ethnic, religious divides
…canvass stronger national identity By Olatomiwa Osho Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has called for deliberate efforts to build a stronger Nigerian identity capable of transcending ethnic, religious and cultural differences. Hamzat made the call at the 7th National Discourse on “Interrogating Nigeria’s Democracy in the Context of Multiple Diversity,” held at the University of Lagos. He…
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Osun govt raises alarm over plans to trigger fresh crisis
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Government has raised the alarm over alleged plans by some stakeholders to trigger fresh crises across local government councils and motor parks in the state. The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, made this known in a statement issued on Sunday, warning that any attempt to ignite fresh rounds…
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Ondo APC cuts ties with members contesting against party candidates
By Boye Oyeyemi The All Progressives Congress in Ondo State has declared that members who abandoned the party to contest next year’s National Assembly elections on the platforms of rival parties have automatically lost their membership of the APC. The position was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary of the party’s Reconciliation Committee, Dele Olanubi, following concerns over…
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Dino threatens lawsuit over NRS Chief, Zacch Adedeji’s role in APC Presidential campaign fund committee
Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has threatened to sue over the appointment of Nigeria Revenue Service Chairman Zacch Adedeji as Deputy Director of Fundraising in the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election. Melaye, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress in Kogi State, questioned the legality of Adedeji combining his role as head of the…
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Osun APC must unite after governorship defeat, rebuild ahead of 2027 — Oyintiloye
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged the party to begin immediate rebuilding, shun blame over its loss in the last governorship election and turn the setback into victory in the 2027 general elections. Oyintiloye, who spoke on Sunday in Osogbo, said the party should focus on…
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