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No sacred cows in fight against political violence, Adeleke tells IGP
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Friday told the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, that there should be no sacred cows in the fight against political violence, declaring that anyone found culpable, including members of his political party or his son, should be arrested and prosecuted. The governor made the declaration while receiving the IGP,…
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No room for political violence in Osun elections, IGP warns
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – As the Osun State governorship election draws near, the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has declared that it will no longer be business as usual for perpetrators of political violence in the state, directing the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, to go after all suspects mentioned during the security engagements. The IGP said nobody would…
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Tambuwal receives Amaechi, says court ruling strengthens ADC
Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, on Thursday received the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice presidential candidate, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, and his delegation, describing the visit as a significant step toward strengthening the party and its political agenda. Tambuwal congratulated Amaechi on his emergence as the party’s vice presidential candidate, expressing confidence that his…
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Traders endorse Oyebamiji as APC candidate donates N10m to cooperative
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Traders at the Igbonna International Market in Osogbo, Osun State, on Thursday endorsed the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of the August 15 governorship election. During the endorsement programme, Oyebamiji donated N10 million to the Igbonna Market Women Cooperative Society to support the businesses of its members. The…
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Osun 2026: Ejigbo monarch endorses Adeleke, cites infrastructure projects
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oba Oyeyode Oyesosin, has declared support for Governor Ademola Adeleke, citing the administration’s execution of road projects that had long been a source of concern for Ejigbo and neighbouring communities. The monarch made the declaration during the inauguration of road projects in Ejigbo on Thursday, saying, “With what Adeleke has done,…
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Police arrest three over alleged plot to kill APC chieftain in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with an alleged assassination attempt on the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship campaign, Hon. Wole Oke, following an incident at Ipetu-Ijesa in Oriade Local Government Area. Addressing journalists in Osogbo on Thursday, Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Gotan said the arrests were…
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APC candidate Alli unveils running mate for 2027 Oyo governorship election
By Adejayan Gbenga The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has officially received his nomination form from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), marking another milestone in his preparations for the 2027 governorship election. At the event, the APC flag-bearer also unveiled Honourable Micheal Adesoji Adedeji as his running mate, describing the…
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Court affirms David Mark-led ADC leadership, dismisses Abejide’s suit
A Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under former Senate President David Mark, dismissing a suit filed by House of Representatives member Leke Abejide challenging the party’s current leadership. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Musa Liman held that the suit lacked merit and upheld the preliminary objections raised by the ADC,…
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Ondo APC elders back NWC candidates’ list, urge party unity
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress Elders Forum has thrown its weight behind the candidates’ list released by the National Working Committee of the party, urging aggrieved members to accept the decision and refrain from further protests. The forum’s Chairman, Demola Ijabiyi, made the appeal on Wednesday while addressing journalists in Akure, following Monday’s…
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Atiku appoints Kenneth Okonkwo as spokesperson after reconciliation
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Atiku Abubakar, has appointed actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo as his spokesperson. Okonkwo announced the appointment in a statement shared on his official X account on Thursday, expressing gratitude to Atiku for the confidence reposed in him and describing the role as an opportunity to contribute to the…
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