Waliu Adetokun

Osun’s Electricity Law Already Being Implemented, Adeleke Says

Osun’s Electricity Law Already Being Implemented, Adeleke Says By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has faulted claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, that the state lacks an electricity law and strategic energy agenda, insisting that a comprehensive legal framework for the power sector…

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INEC Backs Appeal Against Deregistration of Accord, ADC, Three Parties

INEC Backs Appeal Against Deregistration of Accord, ADC, Three Parties By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged the Court of Appeal in Abuja to stay the execution of the judgment of the Federal High Court ordering the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties.The electoral…

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Adeleke Urges IGP to End Support for Sacked LG Chairmen, Faults Political Parties Deregistration Ruling

Adeleke Urges IGP to End Support for Sacked LG Chairmen, Faults Political Parties Deregistration Ruling By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Monday called on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to direct the Osun State Police Command to withdraw support from local government chairmen whose tenure was declared invalid by a Federal…

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Drama as Federal High Court Judge Proceeds with Judgment, Deregisters ADC, Accord, Others Despite Appeal Court Order

Drama as Federal High Court Judge Proceeds with Judgment, Deregisters ADC, Accord, Others Despite Appeal Court Order By Kayode Lawal A legal controversy erupted on Monday as Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja delivered judgment in a suit seeking the deregistration of five political parties, despite an existing order of the…

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ADC Condemns Court Ruling on Deregistration, Alleges Plot to Weaken Opposition

ADC Condemns Court Ruling on Deregistration, Alleges Plot to Weaken Opposition By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned a Federal High Court ruling reportedly ordering its deregistration, describing the judgment as a threat to Nigeria’s democratic process and alleging that it forms part of a broader effort to undermine opposition parties…

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Adeleke Flags Off Re-Election Campaign Tuesday, Welcomes 10,000 Defectors

Adeleke Flags Off Re-Election Campaign Tuesday, Welcomes 10,000 Defectors By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke will formally launch his re-election campaign on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, as political stakeholders, party supporters and residents gather in Osogbo for the commencement of activities ahead of the August governorship election in Osun State. The campaign flag-off, organised…

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Accord Faults APC Over Owode-Ede Violence, Demands Impartial Investigation

Accord Faults APC Over Owode-Ede Violence, Demands Impartial Investigation By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the Accord Party has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of politicising recent security disturbances in Owode-Ede, calling on security agencies to carry out a thorough and impartial investigation into the incidents. In a statement signed by…

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