TICC Demands Explanation Over Substitution of Polling Officers By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to explain the alleged last-minute substitution of Presiding Officers (POs) and Assistant Presiding Officers (APOs) ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State. The campaign council said some National…
There are moments in politics when a word acquires a life of its own, travelling beyond intention into an atmosphere already charged with suspicion and fear. By the time the explanation arrives, the damage may already have travelled much further. Osun has had one such moment in the controversy surrounding Senator Francis Fadahunsi and a…
Ede Elders Urge Residents to Ensure Peaceful Osun Governorship Election By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Ede Elders Council (Igbimo Agbaagba Omo Ilu Ede) has appealed to sons and daughters of Ede, as well as all eligible voters in the community, to ensure a peaceful and violence-free conduct of the forthcoming Osun State governorship election. The…
Osun Organised Labour Calls for Peaceful, Free, Fair and Credible Governorship Election By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Organised Labour in Osun State has called on workers, pensioners and residents of the state to remain peaceful, vigilant and committed to the democratic process ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The labour movement also urged workers,…
“Accord Is One Family” — Olawepo-Hashim Charges Osun Members Ahead Of Guber Poll Presidential candidate of the Accord Party, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has mobilised the party’s structures across Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, urging party leaders, candidates and supporters across all divides to close ranks and work collectively to deliver Accord at the…
Accord Rejects Imumolen’s Endorsement of APC Candidate in Osun By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Accord Party has rejected the endorsement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, by its expelled former 2023 presidential candidate, Chris Imumolen. But in a statement issued on Thursday, Accord National Chairman, Maxwell Mgbudem, dismissed…
Osun Guber Polls: Adeleke Declares Friday Work-Free, Tasks Workers to Defend Their Votes By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has declared Friday, August 14, 2026, as a work-free day for public servants in the state ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The declaration was contained in a circular signed by the Head…
As the Osun State Gubernatorial election enters a crucial bend, the Presidential candidate of the Accord Party, Dr. Gbenga Hashim has warned those beating the drums of war over the election to be wary of the consequences of their actions. Few days ago, a Senator representing Osun East in the Upper Chamber, Senator Francis Adenigba…
Adeleke: I’ll Win My Re-election Despite APC Intimidation By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has expressed confidence that he will win the August 15 governorship election, saying his administration’s achievements and the support of the people will secure his re-election. Adeleke stated this on Tuesday at a town hall meeting organised…
Ooni of Ife Offers Prayers for Adeleke’s Re-election Victory, Modakeke Monarch Backs Second Term By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has offered prayers for the success of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, in the August 15 governorship election, while the monarch of Modakeke has also declared support for the…
