Category: Osun State

By John Dike, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke on Friday received a rousing welcome in Ife South Local Government Area as his re-election campaign train moved through Garage Olode, Ifetedo and other communities, with traditional rulers and community leaders throwing their weight behind his second-term bid. The campaign witnessed the endorsement of the governor by the […]

By John Dike, Osogbo All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the August 15, 2026 Osun governorship election, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has pledged to prioritise mechanised farming and rural infrastructure to boost agricultural productivity and transform agrarian communities across the state if elected. Speaking during the APC campaign rally for the Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, on Thursday declared open the South-West Zonal Conference of State Directors of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Osogbo, effectively dismissing widespread speculation that his visit to the agency’s headquarters was connected to recent political violence in the state. His presence at the DSS headquarters […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Amotekun Corps in Osun State has deployed operatives to parts of Osogbo, the state capital, following recent cult-related attacks, assuring residents of adequate security and intensified surveillance across the state. The Corps Commander, Dr. Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, disclosed this while addressing journalists in Osogbo on Thursday, describing the attacks in the […]

By John Dike, Osogbo A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Kayode Oduoye, has said the state needs competent, visionary and people-oriented leadership to unlock its development potential and drive sustainable socioeconomic growth. He made the remarks while appearing on Issues That Matter, a current affairs programme on City Mirror […]

Police arrest two suspects, recover ammunition Adeleke dismisses allegations against govt By John Dike, Osogbo Two members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were killed and six others sustained varying degrees of gunshot injuries after suspected gunmen attacked a political mobilisation meeting held for the party’s governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), in Osogbo […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the August 15 Osun State governorship election, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has unveiled an ambitious development agenda centred on equitable distribution of resources. He said massive infrastructure renewal, improved healthcare delivery, quality education, agricultural transformation and enhanced electricity supply will top […]

INEC promises Credible Election By John Dike, Osogbo A Professor of Political Science at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Prof. Shola Omotola, has identified voter apathy and vote buying as major threats to the credibility of the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election. He made the observation during a policy dialogue titled “Voter Apathy […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on political parties, security agencies, civil society organisations, traditional institutions, the media and other stakeholders to work together to address voter apathy and increase participation in the August 15, 2026 Osun State Governorship Election. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Osun State, Mrs. […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Western embassies have reportedly commenced internal assessments into the spate of political violence in Osun State, with investigations focusing on verifying allegations surrounding recent killings, identifying those responsible and considering possible sanctions, including visa restrictions, against individuals found culpable. The reported diplomatic interest follows fresh violence in Ikire, where an APC […]