The Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has visited Kupa in Lokoja Local Government Area of the state to commiserate with the people and the Maiyaki of Kupa land, His Royal Highness, Pharmacist Kabir Isa Dauda III, over the recent crisis that claimed lives and disrupted the peace of the community. The Governor, who was accompanied by top government officials, security chiefs and political stakeholders, described the incident as unfortunate and painful, praying for...
Chief Bode George, former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has described the outcome of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State as a significant affirmation of the power of the electorate and the importance of allowing the will of the people to prevail in a democracy. The Atona Oodua of Yorubaland, while congratulating Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory in a statement on Monday, said the election’s peaceful conduct and outcome should...
Comrade Timi Frank, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the Osun State governorship election as a confirmation of the power of the people and a possible pointer to the 2027 general elections. Frank, in a statement in Abuja on Monday, said the outcome showed that citizens could overcome political pressure and other odds when they’re determined to defend their choices at the polls....
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, on the occasion of his 85th birthday, describing his life as one marked by service, leadership, and enduring contributions to Nigeria. In a goodwill message issued to mark Babangida’s birthday on Sunday, Jonathan, on behalf of his family, warmly felicitated the former military leader and acknowledged his years of service in the military and public sector. Jonathan said Babangida’s tenure as Head...
…Seek Release Of Kanu, Maisango The presidential candidates of the Accord Party, African Action Congress (AAC), and Social Democratic Party (SDP) have resolved to unite ahead of the 2027 presidential election, in what could become a significant realignment of Nigeria’s opposition politics. The three candidates, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim of Accord, Mr. Omoyele Sowore of AAC and Prince Adewole Adebayo of SDP, reached the resolution after a meeting in Port Harcourt, where they deliberated on Nigeria’s democracy,...
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has said that the Osun poll is a precursor to the 2027 general elections and a reflection of the people’s democratic wishes. Atiku, in a statement on Sunday from his media office, congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke and the voters in Osun State for the successful conduct of the state’s governorship election, saying that Osun voters have set a good example of...
…Says People’s Movement Will Always Win Governor Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has congratulated the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke, on his re-election, saying that it’s a victory for Nigeria’s democracy and the teeming people of Osun State. Makinde, who stated this in a statement on Sunday, celebrated Adeleke for reaping the reward of serving his people committedly through several achievements and delivery of good governance. The Oyo State Governor and Vice...
Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke on his re-election for another term following his victory in Saturday’s Osun State Governorship election, commending President Bola Tinubu for providing a level playing field. Oyebanji, in a statement by his Special Adviser of Media, Yinka Oyebode, on Sunday, hailed the emergence of Adeleke as winner in the keenly contested election as a reflection of the wishes of the majority of Osun...
Prince Laja Adeoye, the Lagos State governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), has felicitated newly elected members of the National Working Committee (NWC), led by Yusuf Mamman Dantalle. Adeoye, in a statement on Friday, appreciated the leadership of his party for the successful election held in Bauchi, stressing that the achievement was made possible by the quality, credibility and widespread acceptance of the party’s presidential candidate, Governor Seyi Makinde. The statement reads, “I...
The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), has condemned the politically motivated killings in Osun State, and is calling for an immediate end to the carnage ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. CDHR in a statement jointly signed by its national president, Comrade Yinka Folarin and national publicity secretary, Comrade Adewunmi Adesina, charged security agencies and relevant authorities to investigate all reported killings impartially and arrest those reasonably suspected of involvement. The statement reads,...
