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BREAKING: Court orders INEC to deregister ADC, Accord, three other political parties
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the Accord party and three other political parties over their alleged failure to meet constitutional requirements for continued registration. Justice Peter Lifu issued the order in a judgment delivered on Monday, holding that the affected parties breached provisions of…
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BREAKING: ADC picks Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate for 2027 presidential election
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has chosen former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as its vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, pairing him with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Announcing the decision on Monday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said Amaechi emerged after extensive consultations with party leaders, coalition partners and stakeholders across…
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INEC confirms readiness for Ekiti governorship election after BVAS test
By Boye Oyeyemi The Independent National Electoral Commission has expressed confidence in its preparedness for Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti State following the successful conduct of a mock accreditation exercise using the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, who monitored the exercise in parts of the state, said the outcome demonstrated the commission’s readiness to conduct a…
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Ekiti elders urge peaceful, credible conduct ahead of Saturday governorship poll
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ekiti Council of Elders has appealed to political stakeholders to maintain peace and ensure a credible process before, during and after Saturday’s governorship election. In a statement issued in Ado Ekiti on Sunday, the council congratulated residents ahead of the June 20 poll, where voters are expected to elect a governor for the next four years.…
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Ogun 2027: Adeola unveils Adegunwa-Balogun as running mate
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as YAYI, has unveiled Mrs. Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun as his running mate ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the state. Adeola announced the choice of his deputy governorship candidate on Sunday through a post on his official Facebook page, formally introducing Adegunwa-Balogun…
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ASNAT hails Tinubu’s APC ticket, pledges support for 2027
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Association of Nigerian Artisans and Technicians (ASNAT) has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his emergence as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 election, describing his victory at the party’s primary as a reflection of confidence in his leadership and reform agenda. In a statement signed by the association’s Head…
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APC demands investigation into alleged attack on Ataoja of Osogbo
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the state Police Command to investigate the alleged assassination attempt on the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun, Larooye II. The party made the call in a statement signed by its Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, following the monarch’s claim…
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Natasha backs Oluyede, canvasses votes ahead of Ekiti gubernatorial poll
By Boye Oyeyemi The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has endorsed the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Dr Oluwole Oluyede, ahead of the June 20 governorship election. Akpoti-Uduaghan declared her support during the PDP’s grand finale campaign rally in Ado-Ekiti, where she described Oluyede as a capable leader with the experience and vision needed…
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Ekiti APC leaders urge members to remain steadfast ahead of governorship election
By Boye Oyeyemi Leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State have cautioned party members against relaxing ahead of the June 20 governorship election, urging them to strengthen grassroots mobilisation efforts to secure victory for the party. The call was made during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Iyin-Ekiti residence of former Ekiti State Governor, Niyi Adebayo, where party…
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Ondo activist apologises to interior minister, says actions misguided
By Boye Oyeyemi An All Progressives Congress chieftain and activist, Prince Emorioloye Owolemi, has tendered an apology to the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, over comments and actions he admitted may have damaged the minister’s reputation. Owolemi made the apology in an open letter dated June 13, 2026, which he posted on his Facebook account, expressing regret over his conduct…
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