The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Jigawa State has declared its readiness to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections, expressing confidence that it can form the next government in the state. The party’s State Chairman, Dr Sani Muhammad Gumel, made the position known while speaking with journalists, saying the
Gov Adeleke hails Tinubu over credible Osun guber poll Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has thanked President Bola Tinubu following his re-election. On Sunday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him winner of the August 15 governorship poll. Speaking to the press after the declaration, the governor confirmed that President Tinubu has called
BREAKING: INEC Declares Adeleke Winner of Osun Guber Election, Defeats APC Candidate by 66,252 Votes The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the incumbent Governor of Osun State and Accord Party candidate, Ademola Adeleke, winner of the 2026 governorship election. Adeleke polled 511,067 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All
Tinubu Charges INEC, Security Agencies to Ensure Credible Osun Poll President Bola Tinubu has charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to ensure a peaceful, transparent and credible governorship election in Osun State scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026. Fifteen candidates are contesting the governorship election, including the incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC,has commenced the distribution of sensitive electoral materials to all 30 local government areas of Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The exercise, supervised by the Osun Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, on Friday began after the materials arrived at the Central Bank of Nigeria facility in Osogbo.
OSOGBO — Osun State heads to the polls on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in a governorship election shaped by party defections, courtroom battles, local government disputes, allegations of political violence and intense competition among the Accord Party, All Progressives Congress (APC) and African Democratic Congress (ADC). The election represents a major shift from the political
In a statement issued on Thursday by the National Commissioner and Chairman of INEC’s Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the electoral body said details of collected PVCs had been published for public scrutiny. “A table of the PVCs collected, polling unit by polling unit, has been published on the Commission’s website,” Haruna
The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has vowed to continue its political activities across the state despite alleged threats against its members. The party said it would not allow intimidation, harassment or threats to prevent its supporters from participating in lawful political activities. The position was contained in a statement issued
Businessman Isaac Fayose has expressed concern over the security situation in Osun State following the circulation of a video allegedly showing suspected political thugs being arrested ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Fayose’s reaction came after Afrobeat singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, shared a video on Thursday which purportedly showed the arrest of suspected
Osun Election: Amnesty International Vows to Pursue Accountability Over Fadahunsi’s Alleged Remarks Osun Election: Amnesty Says Fadahunsi Must Face Consequences Over Alleged Incitement Amnesty International Nigeria has vowed to pursue accountability over alleged inflammatory remarks by Senator Francis Fadahunsi ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State. The organisation said it would use the case