Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, has clarified his controversial “Kill Accord” remark, insisting that the statement was a metaphorical call for voters to defeat the Accord Party at the August 15 governorship election. Fadahunsi’s clarification followed the circulation of a video on social media in which he was heard speaking in Yoruba…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has defended his public dancing, saying the hobby has not distracted him from his responsibilities or prevented his administration from delivering projects across the state. Adeleke spoke on Tuesday at a town hall meeting organised by Arise TV for candidates contesting the August 15 Osun State governorship election. Responding to…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has ruled out playing the role of a political godfather after leaving office in 2027, saying his successor must be allowed to govern independently without undue interference. Makinde made the declaration on Monday amid growing political attention over the succession struggle in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 general elections….
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports that he is lobbying to become the Director-General (DG) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike, however, reaffirmed his commitment to supporting President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, saying he does not require a…
Former Osun State Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola has led a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state to endorse the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Oyinlola, who announced the decision in Osogbo on Sunday, said the group was backing Oyebamiji, popularly known as AMBO, because…
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has accused Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, of becoming increasingly fixated on his predecessor as the August 15 governorship election draws closer. Oyetola, who served as Osun governor before Adeleke, said the incumbent’s repeated attribution of the state’s challenges to his administration was an indication of political…
By Seun Ibiyemi A political storm has erupted over the decision of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to freeze the bank accounts of the Osun State Government, with opposition parties accusing the Federal Government of weaponising state institutions ahead of the August 15 governorship election, while the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) defended…
The Osun State Government has filed a legal challenge against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the freezing of its bank accounts, describing the agency’s action as unconstitutional and beyond its statutory powers. The state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwole Jimi-Bada, disclosed on Wednesday that Governor Ademola Adeleke had directed him to…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed efforts by opposition politicians to form a coalition ahead of the 2027 general election, insisting that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is well-positioned to benefit from the divisions within rival parties. Speaking during his monthly media chat in Abuja on Tuesday, Wike…
By Sodiq Adelakun The vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for failing to reassure Nigerians about the credibility of the 2027 general election, saying the President missed an opportunity to strengthen public confidence in the electoral process. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday,…
