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INEC seeks peaceful Osun poll, says ballot will determine winner
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stepped up preparations for the Aug. 15 governorship election in Osun State, assuring residents that the outcome of the poll will be decided by ballots and not violence. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, gave the assurance on Friday during a visit to the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Oyetunji,…
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Makinde inaugurates APM campaign committee for 2027 elections, urges unity
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has inaugurated the apex campaign committee of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 general elections, charging members to build an inclusive structure that accommodates both old and new members. The inauguration was held on Friday at the Conference Room of the Governor’s Office, Agodi, Ibadan. Makinde,…
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Ondo APC crisis deepens as disqualified Reps aspirant protests exclusion
By Boye Oyeyemi The campaign organisation of Morufu Tosin Ibrahim has faulted his disqualification from the All Progressives Congress House of Representatives primary for Akoko North East/Akoko North West Federal Constituency, describing the action as a breach of the party’s constitution and a threat to internal democracy. In a statement signed by Femi Elegbeleye, the group said Ibrahim was duly…
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Osun 2026: Oyebamiji’s administration will deliver community infrastructure, says Basiru
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has assured residents that a Bola Oyebamiji administration would deliver community infrastructure projects across Osun State if elected governor, saying development would be driven by the specific needs of each community. Basiru gave the assurance on Friday during the APC governorship campaign rally…
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IGP deploys CP Etaifo to coordinate security for Osun governorship election
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has deployed Commissioner of Police (Elections), Erale Samuel Etaifo, to Osun State to coordinate the security architecture for the Aug. 15 governorship election. The Osun State Police Command, in a statement issued on Friday by its spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, said the deployment reflects the Inspector-General’s commitment to neutrality,…
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INEC seeks traditional rulers’ help to ensure peaceful Osun election
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, on Friday appealed to traditional rulers in Osun State to prevail on political actors to shun violence and promote peaceful conduct ahead of the Aug. 15 governorship election. Amupitan made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh…
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2027: Tinubu’s reforms deepened Nigerians’ hardship – SDP’s Adebayo
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for the 2027 general election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s economic management, describing the administration’s performance over the past three years as a failure. He argued that official economic growth figures do not reflect the hardship faced by millions of Nigerians. Speaking during a recent media interview, the…
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Lukman: Opposition must unite or hand APC another victory in 2027
Former National Vice Chairman (North-West) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Lukman, has said he suspended his membership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) out of frustration over the inability of opposition leaders to forge a united front ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on The Morning Show on Arise News on Friday, Lukman warned that the opposition…
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PDP faction submits Jonathan’s 2027 nomination to INEC despite recognition dispute
The Kabiru Turaki-led Interim National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has manually submitted former President Goodluck Jonathan’s presidential nomination and the names of its candidates for the 2027 general elections to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), despite the commission’s refusal to recognise the committee. Addressing journalists on Friday, the committee’s national publicity secretary, Ini…
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Osun 2026: Oyebamiji promises to settle Iwo-Oyo boundary dispute, rehabilitate roads
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, on Thursday pledged to permanently resolve the lingering boundary dispute between Iwo and neighbouring Oyo State if elected governor. Oyebamiji, who spoke at the palace of the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, during the party’s campaign rally in Iwo, said the boundary…
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