Category: Osun State

Reaffirms Support for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election By John Dike,  Osogbo Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed confidence in reclaiming power in the 2026 governorship election, while also backing the re-election of Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. This position was reiterated by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, […]

Oluomo Sunday Akere By John Dike, Osogbo The Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Osun State have announced a sweeping restructuring of their leadership framework, appointing new officials across zonal, directorate, departmental, and support units in a strategic move aimed at strengthening grassroots mobilisation and political engagement. The announcement was made by the State Secretariat under the […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Thousands of members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State have reportedly defected to the Imole Movement of Governor Ademola Adeleke in Ifelodun Local Government Area, signaling a boost for the governor’s re-election bid. The defection, which took place during a ceremony in Eko-Ende, Ifelodun, was described by organisers […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has condemned a petition reportedly submitted to the United States Embassy against its campaign Director-General, Wole Oke, describing it as frivolous, attention-seeking and an abuse of diplomatic channels. In a statement issued on Sunday by the party’s Director of Media and Information, Kola […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State House of Assembly has declared that it will resist any attempt to manipulate the electoral process, insisting on a free, fair, and credible governorship election in the state. Speaking at a press conference, the lawmakers said their position was driven by a responsibility to defend democracy, protect institutional integrity, […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Ademola Adeleke Campaign Organisation of has declared that the political landscape ahead of the 2026 governorship election in Osun State is firmly in favour of the incumbent governor and his party, the Accord. In a statement issued on April 8, 2026, the group dismissed claims by Wole Oke and the […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring inclusive electoral participation, particularly for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mutiu Agboke, made this known on Tuesday in Osogbo during a sensitisation and awareness programme […]

Accuses Osun of Misinforming Public on LG Allocations By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted the claim that the Federal Government is withholding allocations meant for the state, insisting that such assertions were misleading and unfounded. It cautioned the Governor Ademola Adeleke administration to desist from what […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government, a faction of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, and the All Progressives Congress are at odds over a proposed donation of operational vehicles to the Nigeria Police Force. The state government has cautioned the police against accepting the donation from local government chairmen aligned with the […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has summoned the management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) over the persistent blackout affecting Osogbo and other major towns across Osun State, describing the situation as “unbearable for residents.” In a statement issued on Thursday, the governor expressed concern over worsening electricity supply, noting that […]