Politics

Governor Biodun Oyebanji has been declared winner of the Ekiti State Governorship election held on Saturday, securing a second consecutive term in office. He was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The Returning Officer for the election and Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Professor Adenike Oladiji, who announced the […]

Security arrangements for the forthcoming off-cycle governorship election in Ekiti State received a major boost and support on Friday with the arrival of top-ranking police officers deployed to supervise operations across the state. Leading the security team are the Supervising Deputy Inspector-General of Police, DIG Fayoade Adegoke Mustapha, and the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG […]

The Allied People’s Movement (APM) and its political partner, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have called for unity among their members following the emergence of Mr Muftau Open-Salawu as the deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 Oyo State Governorship election. The call was made on Wednesday at the official unveiling of Open-Salawu held at the APM […]

By Babatunde Olayiwola   As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State, the aspiration of Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli continues to attract growing attention among residents, stakeholders and party faithful across the state. Many observers believe that the lawmaker’s ambition is anchored on a genuine desire to accelerate development, […]

As count down to Ekiti State governorhip election begins,the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed confidence in its preparedness for the June 20 governorship election in the State after successfully conducting a mock accreditation and voting exercise across the state. The exercise, which took place in selected polling units spread across 12 local government […]

Prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in Ibadan have endorsed Senator Sharafadeen Alli for the 2027 Oyo governorship election. The leaders described Alli as a tested administrator, grassroots politician and unifying figure capable of repositioning Oyo State for sustainable development and inclusive governance. They said the endorsement followed extensive consultations across Ibadanland, stressing that Alli […]

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have formally presented Sen. Sharafadeen Alli as the party’s governorship candidate to President Bola Tinubu, effectively ending months of speculations. The delegation was led by former Deputy Governor and Oyo APC Chairman, Chief Moses Adeyemo, alongside former Deputy Governor, Chief Iyiola Oladokun, and former Senator […]

The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has officially unveiled Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election following his adoption as the party’s sole aspirant. Seyi Makinde unveiling which took place at the Theophilus Ogunlesi Hall of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, had party leaders, supporters and political allies […]

Tension appears to be building within the African Democratic Congress(ADC) following the reaction of the former Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, to the party’s presidential primaries held on Monday. Amaechi openly distanced himself and expressed dissatisfaction over the outcome of the exercise, describing the announced results as unacceptable and falsified, alleging that the process […]