Elections

Incumbent Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has secured the Accord Party’s nomination for the 2026 gubernatorial election, following a recent and strategically timed defection from his former party. His near-unanimous primary victory is framed by the party as a demonstration of organizational strength and a platform for “sustained development.” Adeleke’s core campaign pledges center on consolidating infrastructure, expanding agro-industry for youth empowerment, and improving public service delivery. This move fundamentally

Governor Adeleke’s signature dancing, once a celebrated political brand, is now perceived as a liability amid growing criticism that it trivializes governance during serious state challenges. His public joviality is clashing with political survival instincts, as evidenced by his stalled dance performances and a contentious, denied attempt to defect from the PDP. This shift underscores a core tension between personality-driven politics and the public’s demand for substantive leadership, suggesting his iconic style may no longer be politically sustainable.

A senior PDP official frames Governor Fubara’s high-profile defection to the APC as a personal quest for political protection from President Tinubu, not a reflection of the PDP’s internal crises. He asserts the party will not miss the Governor, citing his prolonged inactivity and lack of meaningful contribution. While acknowledging the PDP’s own struggles with members bypassing due process, the official distinguishes these as separate from Fubara’s pre-existing “political war” in Rivers State. This narrative presents the defection

Governor Ademola Adeleke has secured the Accord Party’s gubernatorial nomination as its sole aspirant, following a recent defection from the PDP. His swift clearance underscores a calculated political realignment aimed at consolidating his re-election bid for the 2026 polls. This move positions the Accord Party as a significant contender, leveraging Adeleke’s incumbency to challenge the established political order. The governor’s immediate certification and confident declaration signal a prepared and unified campaign, fundamentally altering

Governor Ademola Adeleke’s defection to the Accord Party is a pivotal political realignment, strategically securing his pathway to a second term while positioning Accord as a credible alternative to Nigeria’s dominant parties. The move is framed as a natural alignment with Accord’s ideology of integrity and service-oriented governance, leveraging Adeleke’s popular trust to attract broader support. Crucially, the party emphasizes its freedom from internal litigation and godfather politics, offering a platform for undistracted execution of development agendas

By Philomina Attah The Minister of Justice and Attorney- General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has undergone a routine verification of his assets declaration form. During the exercise at the headquarters of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) in Abuja on Monday, Faghemi described his action as “leadingContinue Reading

By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed Dec. 8 for hearing in a motion ex-parte filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Justice James Omotosho fixed the date on Thursday after he declined to give audience to Kanu’s younger brother,Continue Reading