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Osun: APC Withdraws Petition Challenging Adeleke’s Re-election
The APC has withdrawn its petition challenging Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election in the August 15, 2026 Osun governorship
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Osun Tribunal Drama: APC, PDP Candidates Disown Petitions Challenging Adeleke’s Victory
Confusion deepens as petitions bearing opposition candidates’ names surface at election tribunal despite denials of authorisation
By Emmanuel Oguntuyi
Politics
INEC to Verify Alleged N100bn Osun Election Spending
INEC says it will conduct its own assessment of allegations that APC and Accord spent more than N100bn during the August 15 Osun governorship election.
By Oluwagbogo Dada
Politics
INEC Adopts Osun Election as Benchmark for 2027 Polls
INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan says lessons from the Osun governorship election will shape the commission’s preparations for the 2027 general elections.
By Oluwagbogo Dada
Politics
2027: Osun Workers Back Accord Candidates, Declare Support for Tinubu
Osun workers and pensioners have declared support for Accord Party candidates in the 2027 legislative elections while backing President Bola Tinubu for the presidential...
By Emmanuel Oguntuyi
Politics
Governor Adeleke Receives Certificate of Return from INEC
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has received his Certificate of Return from INEC following his victory in the August 15, 2026 governorship election. The...
By Emmanuel Oguntuyi
Politics
Osun Election: Adeleke Wins Second Term as Accord Candidate Defeats APC’s Oyebamiji
Osun 2026: Ademola Adeleke has won re-election as Osun State governor, defeating APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji by 66,252 votes in a closely contested governorship...
By Emmanuel Oguntuyi
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Appeal Court Affirms Prof Gombe as SDP National Chairman
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed Prof Abubakar Sadiq Gombe as the National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, resolving a protracted legal dispute.
By Oluwagbogo Dada
Politics
Court dismisses ADC aspirant's suit against party candidate
The Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has dismissed a suit filed by an African Democratic Congress (ADC) aspirant challenging the emergence of the party's candidate...
By Oluwagbogo Dada
Politics
INEC adds SDP candidate to Osun ballot after court ruling
The Independent National Electoral Commission has added the Social Democratic Party candidate to the ballot for the upcoming Osun governorship election following a...
By Oluwagbogo Dada
Politics
Ex-PDP guber aspirant backs Adeleke for Osun election
A former Peoples Democratic Party governorship aspirant in Osun State, Adebayo Adedamola, has endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for the August 15, 2026 election.
By Oluwagbogo Dada
Politics
Oyo APM Candidates Drag Party to Court Over Primaries
Thirty-three chairmanship and 351 councillorship candidates of the Allied Peoples Movement in Oyo State have taken their party to court over plans for a fresh primary...
By Oluwagbogo Dada
Politics
INEC Adds SDP to Osun Governorship Election Ballot
The SDP will participate in the August 15 Osun governorship election after INEC updated the list of contesting parties.
By Oluwagbogo Dada
Politics
INEC Extends Osun PVC Collection, Claims Full Poll Readiness
INEC has extended Permanent Voter Card collection in Osun State to 31 July after just 62 per cent of newly registered voters collected their cards. Chairman Joash...
By Oluwagbogo Dada