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Mbah rallies support for APC candidate Asogwa ahead of Enugu North by-election
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has urged voters in Enugu North Senatorial District to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Chief Chinedu Asogwa, in the June 20 by-election, citing ongoing development projects across the zone. Speaking at the grand finale of the APC campaign on Wednesday, Mbah described Asogwa as the best candidate for the seat and said…
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Aiyedatiwa rallies support for Faduyile ahead of Ondo by-election
By Boye Oyeyemi Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has urged residents of Ondo South Senatorial District to maintain peace and support the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Dayo Faduyile, in Saturday’s by-election. The governor made the appeal on Thursday at the APC grand finale campaign rally in Okitipupa, where he was represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami.…
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Ekiti declares Friday work-free ahead of gov poll
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ekiti State Government has declared Friday, June 19, 2026, a work-free day to enable residents, particularly civil servants, to participate fully in the governorship election scheduled for Saturday. The directive was announced in a circular issued by the Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Head of Service, Mrs. Janet Funke Ajibola. According to the circular,…
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SDP backs Oyebanji ahead of Ekiti gov poll, pledges 25,000 votes
By Boye Oyeyemi The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ekiti State has officially endorsed Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of Saturday’s June 20, 2026 governorship election. The decision was announced during a press conference held in Ado-Ekiti by the SDP State Chairman, Hon. Ayodele Bamikole, who said the move followed wide consultations and careful…
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APC commends Tinubu, Wike over new judicial infrastructure in Abuja
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for the commissioning of major judicial infrastructure projects in Abuja, describing the development as a significant step towards strengthening Nigeria’s justice system and democratic institutions. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka on Thursday, the party…
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APC accuses Adeleke’s chief of staff of intimidation, forced defection plot
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the Chief of Staff to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye, of orchestrating attacks and intimidation against party members in an attempt to force them to renounce their membership. In a statement by its Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, the APC…
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Omisore dumps political structure, backs Adeleke ahead of Osun guber poll
Former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Iyiola Omisore, has announced the realignment of his political structure across Osun State in support of Governor Ademola Adeleke ahead of the August 15 governorship election. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Omisore said the decision was taken in the interest of stability, unity and development in Osun State, adding that…
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Okonkwo dismisses Obi’s N5bn suit, alleges irregularities in NDC primaries
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has rejected a N5 billion defamation suit filed against him by former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, insisting that his comments were based on complaints made by aggrieved party aspirants. Obi, through his lawyers, Chief Alex Ejesieme (SAN) & Co., had…
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INEC updates records, restores Abubakar Gombe as SDP national chairman
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has updated its official records to reflect a court-directed change in the leadership of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), reinstating Professor Sadiq Umar Abubakar Gombe as the party’s recognised National Chairman. The update, which is now reflected on the commission’s official portal, followed compliance with a court order directing the restoration of Professor Gombe’s…
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APM’s Adekanmbi picks Open Salawu as running mate for Oyo gov race
By Adejayan Gbenga The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Oyo State has unveiled Ogbomoso-born engineer, Muftau Open Salawu, as its deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The party’s governorship candidate, Bimbo Adekanmbi, presented Salawu to party leaders, members and stakeholders on Wednesday at the APM Secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan. Adekanmbi said the choice of Salawu was aimed at…
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