6 h. ago PDP celebrates Osun LG poll victory, praises Adeleke’s leadership

The Peoples Democratic Party has commended Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and the people of the state for the successful conduct of the local government elections, describing the process as a victory for democracy and the rule of law. In a statement on Sunday, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said the party’s decisive win Read More

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6 h. ago LG poll: Osun electoral agency presents certificates of return to PDP candidates

Chairmen and councillors elected in Saturday’s local government election in Osun State have been presented with their certificates of return. A statement signed by the Information Officer, Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, Sadiat Isiaka, obtained in Osogbo on Sunday, said that the Commission’s chairman, Hashim Abioye, presented the council officials their certificates. OSSIEC had conducted Read More

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12 h. ago Osun LG polls: Endorsement of good governance — PDP govs hail party’s victory

Tribune Online Osun LG polls: Endorsement of good governance — PDP govs hail party’s victory The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has hailed the outcome of the Osun State local government elections held on Saturday, in which the PDP won all contested seats. The forum described the landslide victory as a resounding endorsement of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s leadership and developmental strides across the state. In a statement issued on […] Osun LG polls: Endorsement of good governance — PDP govs hail party’s victory Tribune Online

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24 h. ago No LG Election In Osun But Lockdown – APM Chairman Insists, Demands Apology From Gov Adeleke For Wasting Billions Of Naira

Chairman of Allied Peoples Movement, Adewale Adebayo has berated Osun State Independent Electoral Commission over controversial local government poll in the state. Mr. Adebayo, while addressing newsmen on Saturday, insisted that there was no election anywhere in the state except in Ede, the hometown of Governor Ademola Adeleke. The APM’s chieftain revealed that some members […] The post No LG Election In Osun But Lockdown – APM Chairman Insists, Demands Apology From Gov Adeleke For Wasting Billions Of Naira appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Osun LG election: 18 political parties participated in poll — OSSIEC

Tribune Online Osun LG election: 18 political parties participated in poll — OSSIEC     The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) has revealed that no fewer than 18 political parties participated in the local government election held on Saturday in the state. In a statement posted on X by OSSIEC INFO, the electoral body described the election as the first credible local government poll in over a […] Osun LG election: 18 political parties participated in poll — OSSIEC Tribune Online

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31 h. ago Osun LG poll: Only lockdown took place in Osun, not election – APM

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Osun State Chairman of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Hon Adewale Adebayo, has described the Saturday local government election as a “mere lockdown.” According to him, an election only took place at Ede, the hometown of Governor Ademola Adeleke; he insisted that other areas experienced a lockdown. Adebayo, who stated that […] The post Osun LG poll: Only lockdown took place in Osun, not election – APM appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Osun LG poll: Adeleke votes, commends Tinubu for supporting rule of law

Tribune Online Osun LG poll: Adeleke votes, commends Tinubu for supporting rule of law According to him, "the President is a true democrat with huge democratic credentials, submitting that his administration has all along been very supportive and collaborative with the federal government." Osun LG poll: Adeleke votes, commends Tinubu for supporting rule of law Tribune Online

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38 h. ago Labour Party Pulls Out Of Osun LG Poll Over Security Concerns

The Osun State chapter of the Labour Party has disclosed its withdrawal from the Local Government election scheduled for Saturday, citing inadequate security arrangements by the State Independent Electoral Commission. Adebayo Bello, the State Chairman of the Party, made the disclosure on Friday in Osogbo, stressing that the Party’s decision was necessitated by the lack […] The post Labour Party Pulls Out Of Osun LG Poll Over Security Concerns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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53 h. ago Ogbe Stadium tragedy: Gov Okpebholo  expresses condolences, chides PDP for celebrating death of Pius Etim 

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, expressed deep sadness and condolences to the family of Pius Etim, a young man who tragically lost his life due to an unfortunate incident on Thursday evening at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, following a heavy rainfall. A heavy wind that preceded the […] The post Ogbe Stadium tragedy: Gov Okpebholo  expresses condolences, chides PDP for celebrating death of Pius Etim  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Osun LG poll: Abide by rule of law, Adeleke charges electorate

Tribune Online Osun LG poll: Abide by rule of law, Adeleke charges electorate The governor, who gave the advice in a broadcast to the people of the state, however, tasked politicians to abide by the rule of law and appealed to voters to peacefully exercise their rights in the Saturday local government elections. Osun LG poll: Abide by rule of law, Adeleke charges electorate Tribune Online

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3 d. 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 Stop Osun LG poll to avert crisis, APC chieftain urges Tinubu

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene and stop Governor Ademola Adeleke from proceeding with the local government election scheduled for Saturday. Speaking with journalists in Osogbo, the state capital, on Thursday, Oyintiloye warned that holding the election could trigger violence in Read More

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4 d. ago Osun Assembly Kicks As APC Members Take Over LG Secretariats

Some chairmen and councillors elected in the October 15, 2022 elections resumed offices and took over secretariats of local governments in Osun State on Wednesday. LEADERSHIP recalls that Governor Ademola Adeleke had directed on Monday, that people should stay clear of local government secretariats following the violence that erupted over attempt to occupy the secretariats […]

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4 d. ago Osun electoral commission denies military siege, confirms Saturday LG poll

The management of Osun State Independent Electoral Commission has dismissed insinuations that its premises had been sealed by military personnel. This was contained in a statement by the commission’s Information Officer, Sadiat Isiaka, obtained in Osogbo on Tuesday, in reaction to the information circulating on the social media that OSSIEC office in Osogbo had been Read More

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4 d. ago Osun crisis: Police go after killers, LG poll holds Saturday

The Osun State Police Command, on Tuesday, began a manhunt for those responsible for the violence that erupted across the state, resulting in multiple deaths. This came as the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission dismissed reports that its office had been sealed by military personnel, insisting that the local government election scheduled for Saturday would Read More

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