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2027: Group endorses Tinubu for second term, targets 10m votes

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A prominent political support group has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election in 2027, citing his administration’s bold economic reforms, security improvements, and the need for policy continuity. The group is strategically transitioning from a campaign entity to a governance-support institution, planning to monitor government agencies and launch a large-scale social investment program to aid vulnerable households. This endorsement and planned actions frame the upcoming election as a referendum on consolidating difficult but necessary reforms. The move signals an early start to the political

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Osun 2026: Former Osun Speaker Salaam emerges ADC candidate

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Former Osun State Speaker Najeem Salaam has secured the ADC’s 2026 gubernatorial nomination unopposed, positioning himself as a credible alternative in the upcoming election. His uncontested victory, ratified by 520 of 528 delegate votes, demonstrates consolidated internal party support. Salaam’s acceptance emphasizes a platform of responsible governance aimed at addressing tangible state challenges. This early candidate declaration provides the ADC a strategic advantage in mobilizing and framing the political narrative ahead of 2026.

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Why Muftwang is joining APC –Aide

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Governor Caleb Muftwang of Plateau State is defecting from the PDP to the APC, citing the PDP’s internal chaos as an unviable platform for political stability. His move is a strategic calculation to minimize risk and align with President Tinubu’s national political and governance agenda. This underscores a broader trend of political realignment in Nigeria, where power consolidation often supersedes party ideology. The defection reflects a pragmatic assessment that survival and influence are currently best secured within the ruling party’s structure.

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Defections: Tinubu will never use EFCC to harass opposition — Presidency

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The Nigerian Presidency categorically denies weaponizing anti-corruption agencies against the opposition, framing recent political defections as voluntary endorsements of the administration’s reform agenda. It asserts the absolute independence of the EFCC, insisting that ongoing investigations are matters of legal due process, not political coercion. The government dismisses criticism as a distraction tactic, arguing that accountability must be separated from political affiliation. This stance positions the administration as a defender of institutional integrity while challenging opponents to engage on policy rather than allegations of persecution

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Osun 2026: Adeleke ‘s emergence remains valid, says S’West Accord

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The Accord party’s South-West leadership has decisively unified behind Governor Ademola Adeleke, endorsing him as both their 2026 gubernatorial candidate and national leader following his defection from the PDP. Crucially, the party’s previously warring factions have reconciled to present a united front, simultaneously disowning a former chairman who had defected to the APC. This consolidation of power positions Adeleke as a formidable contender, effectively nullifying any rival claims to the party’s

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Osun 2026: Adeleke remains Accord Party’s only legal candidate- Chairman

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The Accord Party in Osun has declared Governor Ademola Adeleke its sole legitimate candidate for the 2026 gubernatorial election, dismissing a rival faction’s primary as an illegal “political charade” orchestrated by the opposition. Party leadership asserts that the faction and its purported candidate, Clement Bamigbola, lack any legal or moral authority, as its members were previously expelled for misconduct. This position is framed as incontestable under the Electoral Act 2022 and party constitution,

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Increasing defections to APC: Tinubu is on right course – Aide

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The Tinubu administration frames increasing political defections to the APC as a direct validation of its leadership and policy direction, signaling growing political consolidation. Key economic initiatives, including major infrastructure projects and a shift to CNG subsidies, are presented as evidence of a long-term development strategy aimed at national stability and prosperity. The administration dismisses emerging opposition as lacking substantive support while positioning the APC as the singular platform for national unity and progress. This narrative aims to project an image of inevitable momentum and tangible democratic dividends under

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Osun 2026: Accord confident of Adeleke’s re-election

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The Accord Party’s South West leadership projects Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election in Osun’s 2026 gubernatorial race, citing his administration’s measurable performance as the core rationale. Key achievements underpinning this confidence include dramatically improving the state’s education ranking from 33rd to 7th nationally, halving the infrastructure deficit, and reducing inherited debt by over 40%. These tangible outcomes, coupled with noted improvements in healthcare access, are presented as evidence of effective, service

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Osun 2026: Accord Party faction elects Bamigbola as governorship candidate

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The Accord Party in Osun State is in a state of internal crisis, with two competing factions each declaring a different governorship candidate for the 2026 election. The legitimate primary, recognized by the party’s national leadership, produced Governor Ademola Adeleke as the sole candidate, while a breakaway faction has elected Clement Bamigbola. The party’s state chairman has denounced the parallel primary as an illegal and provocative act by opposition forces aimed at sowing chaos. This schism presents a significant

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