Category: Osun State

Warns Against Vote-Buying as APC, Accord Supporters nearly disrupt Stakeholders’ Forum By John Dike, Osogbo Supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Accord Party on Wednesday disrupted the Osun State Governorship Election Stakeholders’ Forum organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osogbo, creating a tense atmosphere that nearly stalled proceedings and […]

Party shifts campaign to August 3, says supporters’ safety takes precedence over political activities By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has again postponed its planned mega rally in Iwo Federal Constituency, citing concerns over the safety of its supporters and the need to prevent a possible clash with […]

cites complaints, large crowds, other challenges; LGA-level collection begins August 1 By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) at Registration Area centres in Osun State by three days, moving the deadline from Tuesday, July 28, to Friday, July 31, 2026. . The commission […]

Amupitan warns against vote-buying, urges voters to obtain accreditation before casting ballots; By John Dike, Osogbo Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has sued for peace in view of the disturbing level of political tension in Osun State ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. He called on polticians to de-escalate their rhetoric […]

Adeleke commissions dualised road By John Dike, Osogbo Timi of Ede, Oba Adesola Lawal, on Monday debunked allegations that he deliberately snubbed the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), declaring that he was not in Ede when the opposition candidate visited his palace. He also appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu […]

says Akpabio, Abbas, APC governors have no electoral value in Osun By John Dike, Osogbo The Imole Campaign Council of the Osun State Governor and candidate of the Accord Party, Ademola Adeleke, has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the inclusion of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, in its National Campaign […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor and Accord Party governorship candidate, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Monday declared that the August 15 governorship election in the state cannot be rigged or manipulated, insisting that the votes of the people would determine the outcome of the poll. He dismisses fears of electoral manipulation, urges voters to […]

urges NSE, COREN, others to assess newly commissioned facility By John Dike, Osogbo The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Gubernatorial Campaign Council (GCC) in Osun State has called for calm amid growing concerns over alleged structural defects on the newly commissioned Lameco Flyover in Osogbo, urging that the matter be handled by engineering professionals rather than […]