Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC, Peter Obi, has called on political parties and their supporters to shun violence and ensure peace before, during and after the Osun State governorship election. Obi urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and security agencies to ensure that the poll is conducted in a transparent, peaceful
The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has given Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Chris Nkwonta 14 days to publicly apologise over comments the party described as contrary to its interests. The ultimatum was issued by the party’s State Working Committee (SWC), led by Chijioke Chukwu, following a meeting held in Umuahia
The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives candidate for the Ifelodun, Boripe and Odo-Otin Federal Constituency, Francis Eniade, has allegedly been attacked and injured in an incident involving the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun. The alleged confrontation occurred on Wednesday, barely 48 hours before the August 15, 2026, Osun
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is approaching the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election as a “do-or-die affair”. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the allegation on Wednesday during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time. Abdullahi was reacting to a controversial comment attributed
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has disclosed fresh plans to strengthen the opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general election, insisting that efforts to build a united political front against the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, remain ongoing. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the possibility of expanding the coalition remains open despite
Senior Political Assistant to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Demola Olarenwaju,has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of being responsible for an alleged threat against Senator Ademola Fadahunsi, representing Osun East. Olarenwaju raised the allegation amid heightened political activities ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election, warning that threats against
Osun poll: APC jealous of me because they can’t dance — Adeleke Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has dismissed criticism of his dancing, saying his hobby has no impact on his ability to govern the state. Adeleke spoke at the Arise Town Hall for Osun governorship candidates ahead of Saturday’s election, while responding to a
Political tension has intensified in Ilesa, Osun State, following a fresh attack on All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters that reportedly claimed the lives of two party members and left two others critically injured ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The latest violence occurred on Tuesday morning around the Igbogi area of Ilesa, where APC supporters had
Pressure is mounting on the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to investigate and, if established, prosecute Senator Fadahunsi, who represents Osun East Senatorial District, following a controversial video allegedly showing him making threatening remarks against members of the Accord Party ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. The video, which has circulated widely on social
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dele Momodu, has endorsed Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term, arguing that the governor deserves to remain in office based on his administration’s performance. Momodu said Adeleke’s achievements in infrastructure, governance and other sectors have demonstrated his commitment to the development of the state.