28 h. ago Osun LG: Confusion reigns as court okays election, police withdraw

The Osun State Police Command and the state Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps may not be deploying operatives for today’s local government election, Saturday PUNCH has learnt. While the two security organisations did not officially confirm or deny their participation in the poll, top sources said security agencies were not directed to participate in Read More

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31 h. ago Court Orders Conduct Of Osun LG Polls On Saturday Amid Insecurity Threat 

An High Court sitting in Ilesa, Osun State has ordered Osun State Independent Electoral Commission to go ahead with Saturday elections across 30 local government areas in the state. Justice A. Aderibigbe, who gave the judgement on Friday, stated that there is vacancy in all the LGAs of the state as held by the judgement […] The post Court Orders Conduct Of Osun LG Polls On Saturday Amid Insecurity Threat  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Osun LG election: Coalition urges Adeleke, OSSIEC to postpone Saturday polls

Tribune Online Osun LG election: Coalition urges Adeleke, OSSIEC to postpone Saturday polls Rights groups, under the aegis of the Coalition for Good Governance (CGG), have called on the Osun State Governor, Mr Ademola Adeleke, to put on hold the local government polls slated for this Saturday due to the mounting political crisis currently rocking the state. The coalition made this call at a press conference, which took […] Osun LG election: Coalition urges Adeleke, OSSIEC to postpone Saturday polls Tribune Online

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39 h. ago BREAKING: Osun Court directs OSIEC, security agencies to conduct LG polls

Tribune Online BREAKING: Osun Court directs OSIEC, security agencies to conduct LG polls Osun State High Court in Osogbo has directed the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) and security agencies to proceed with the local government elections scheduled for Saturday. BREAKING: Osun Court directs OSIEC, security agencies to conduct LG polls Tribune Online

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46 h. ago “Obey Court’s Order, Suspend LG Election” – AGF Tells Gov Adeleke Amid Ongoing Crisis In Osun

Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, has urged Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to put the local government election scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025, on hold. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Mr. Fagbemi’s statement is coming, amid ongoing political crisis in the state. A development between APC and Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State, […] The post “Obey Court’s Order, Suspend LG Election” – AGF Tells Gov Adeleke Amid Ongoing Crisis In Osun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Osun Crisis: PDP Govs Throw Weight Behind Adeleke, Urge Tinubu, Security Agents To Act

Governors under the umbrella of Peoples Democratic Party have declared their support for Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke amid the ongoing political crisis in the state. In a statement by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, chairman of PDP Governors’ Forum, on Thursday, condemned the violence and highlighted Adeleke’s earlier warnings of potential unrest. Governor Bala […] The post Osun Crisis: PDP Govs Throw Weight Behind Adeleke, Urge Tinubu, Security Agents To Act appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Osun APC Withdraws From LG Poll, Says Court’s Verdict Must Stand

The All Progressives Congress, in Osun State has announced its withdrawal from the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the announcement was disclosed in a letter by the state’s APC Secretary, Alao Olabisi Kamoru, on Wednesday. The letter, which was addressed to Osun State Electoral Commission, cited the […] The post Osun APC Withdraws From LG Poll, Says Court’s Verdict Must Stand appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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58 h. ago Adeleke urges calm, says no reinstatement order in Osun LG court ruling

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has said the judgment of the Court of Appeal on the local government matter in the state contains no consequential order or reinstatement directives. He urged politicians to abide by the rule of law and appealed to the electorate to peacefully exercise their rights at the […] The post Adeleke urges calm, says no reinstatement order in Osun LG court ruling appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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59 h. ago Osun: PDP govs back Adeleke, urge Tinubu, security chiefs to act

Governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party have declared their support for Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State amid the ongoing local government leadership crisis in the state. The crisis stems from last year’s dismissal of Osun State local government chairmen and councillors by the Federal High Court in Osogbo, followed by their reinstatement by Read More

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3 d. ago APC LG chairmen take over Osun councils, declare accounts frozen

Warn Adeleke, OSSIEC against ‘illegal’ LG election PDP, HoA allege plan to assassinate Adeleke, take over Osun We are in possession of valid court judgment – APP From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) has finally taken over local governments in Osun State and ordered the immediate freezing of various council accounts. The […] The post APC LG chairmen take over Osun councils, declare accounts frozen appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Court reinstates Omoaje as Action Alliance national chairman

By Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, on Monday reinstated Hon. Adekunle Rufai Omoaje as the National Chairman of the Action Alliance (AA) and ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to give him the proper recognition as the party’s national chairman. The court also ordered INEC to reinstate […] The post Court reinstates Omoaje as Action Alliance national chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Adeleke Warns Of Impending Crisis In Osun Over Oyetola’s Interference

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the activities of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, who is reportedly trying to enforce a non-existent court order in the State. Adeleke made the statement while addressing journalists at the Government House, Osogbo, Osun State, on Sunday. Adeleke […] The post Adeleke Warns Of Impending Crisis In Osun Over Oyetola’s Interference appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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