Osun 2026: Adeleke Battles APC for Second Term
Osun's 2026 governorship election heats up as Governor Adeleke runs on Accord Party, facing APC's federal power. Analysis of the four-way race and its impact on governance.
Osun's 2026 governorship election heats up as Governor Adeleke runs on Accord Party, facing APC's federal power. Analysis of the four-way race and its impact on governance.
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara declares strong grassroots support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of 2027, claiming 70% of the job is complete. Read the full details.
Dr Wole Oluyede, PDP's candidate for Ekiti's 2026 governorship, promises victory over Governor Oyebanji, focusing on wealth creation, health, and commercial farming. Read his full plan.
PDP governorship hopeful Olufemi Ajadi intensifies grassroots consultations, meeting all 33 LG Vice Chairmen and Chiefs of Staff in Ibadan to seek support for his 2027 ambition. Read his continuity agenda.
Accord Party formally endorses Opeyemi David Falegan for the 2026 Ekiti governorship race. He pledges youth empowerment and road repairs. Read the full story.
Gunmen attacked Ora community on the Osun-Kwara border, kidnapping retired Customs officer Emmanuel Owolabi and killing a chief. Police have intensified search efforts. Read the full story.
The APC USA Chapter endorses Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji for Osun's 2026 governorship, highlighting party unity as the critical factor to reclaim the state from the PDP. Read their full statement.
Osun PDP Chairman declares full support for Governor Adeleke's re-election under Accord Party, ignoring the party's own candidate. Former Governor Oyinlola reaffirms loyalty to PDP.
Senator Iyiola Omisore claims Minister Adegboyega Oyetola directed the disqualification of seven APC governorship aspirants in Osun, calling it a 'hatchet job' to favour a preferred candidate. Read the full details.
Seven APC governorship aspirants in Osun State cry foul over disqualification, alleging fraud and Oyetola's influence. They call on President Tinubu to intervene for a fair process.
Osun Police arrest a 50-year-old man for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old neighbour since July 2025. The victim's mother discovered the crime. Police urge public vigilance.
Osun police arrest a neighbour for defiling a 12-year-old girl since July. The victim's malnutrition was discovered during medical care. CP Gotan condemns the act, urging vigilance.
APC Screening Committee disqualifies Senator Iyiola Omisore and six aspirants from Osun governorship primary for failing to meet nomination rules. Only two aspirants cleared.
The APC Screening Committee has disqualified seven major aspirants, including Senator Iyiola Omisore, from the Osun 2026 governorship primary. Only two candidates were cleared. Read the full details and implications.
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke announces the 2026 Osun Tech Festival, a 20-hectare Digital City, and a new electricity law to empower local innovators and attract global partners. Discover the state's tech roadmap.
Victor Fajemirokun narrates how he conspired with herbalists to kill his girlfriend, an FRSC officer, and her 12-year-old daughter in a suspected ritual murder in Osun state. Read the chilling details.
Osun PDP lawmakers urge INEC to reject the party's governorship primary, calling it illegal and fraudulent. They accuse Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde of masterminding the exercise with thugs.
PDP chieftain Olufemi Ajadi visits Alaafin of Oyo for royal blessings ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial election. Get the full details of the consultation and political ambitions.
Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke will formally join a new political party before December 13, 2025, following his resignation from the PDP due to national-level crises. Get the full details.
Nigerian superstar Davido reacts with a cryptic message after his uncle, Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke, resigns from the PDP, throwing the state's 2026 politics into confusion. Get the full story.
Factional PDP delegates proceed with Osun governorship primary despite Governor Adeleke's resignation and state chairman's cancellation. Get the latest on the party crisis.
Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola (FRYO) has been elected as the PDP flagbearer for the 2026 Osun governorship election, securing a decisive victory in the party primary held in Osogbo.
Adebayo Adedamola secures the PDP nomination for Osun's 2026 governorship race with 919 votes. Get the full details on the primary held in Osogbo.
Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola (FRYO) secures PDP ticket for Osun 2026 governorship race, polling 919 votes in a primary where Governor Adeleke's name appeared despite resignation. Read full details.
A faction of the PDP in Osun State is conducting its governorship primary election despite Governor Ademola Adeleke's resignation from the party. The exercise is ongoing in Osogbo under tight security.
Singer Davido reacts with 'Jeje' as Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke resigns from PDP. Get the full story on the political shift and its implications for the 2026 elections.
PDP delegates in Osun converged for a tense governorship primary under heavy security, proceeding despite Governor Adeleke's resignation and initial suspension claims. INEC monitored the exercise.
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke resigns from PDP, citing unresolved national leadership crisis. The shock exit comes hours before the party's primary, deepening factional disputes. Read more.
Osun PDP reveals Governor Ademola Adeleke may withdraw from the 2026 gubernatorial race unless the party's national leadership crisis is resolved before INEC's December 15 deadline. Full details inside.
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He cited the party's national leadership crisis as his reason. Read details and public reactions.