Frontline candidates in Saturday’s Osun governorship election have expressed confidence in their chances of winning while outlining their plans for the state if elected. The candidates spoke separately on Tuesday at the Arise Townhall Meeting in Osogbo, where Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, …
Former Chairperson of the Transition Monitoring Group (TMG), Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, has expressed concern over increasing political tension ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, warning that the situation could threaten the credibility of the poll and weaken public confidence in Nigeria's democracy. The human rights lawyer and Associate Professor of Law urged …
The Osun State Government has filed a suit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the freezing of its statutory allocation account, asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to declare the action unlawful and award N2 billion in exemplary damages. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1762/2026, was filed on August 5 by Governor Ademola …
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately vacate the court order freezing a bank account of the Osun State Government, describing the timing of the action as embarrassing and capable of undermining confidence in the country's democratic process. The directive follows the EFCC's decision to obtain a court …
Ahead of the August 15 Governorship election in Osun State, candidates and their political parties have signed a peace accord, committing themselves to a peaceful, free and credible election. The agreement was signed on Thursday at the Oasis Event Centre in Osogbo during an event organised by the National Peace Committee led by Bishop Matthew …
Campaign group alleges political intimidation ahead of election The Campaign Organisation of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called for the immediate release of supporters allegedly arrested ahead of the state's governorship election, accusing the Nigeria Police Force of targeting members of the Accord Party. The campaign's spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, alleged that more than …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the attack on one of its Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection centres in Osun State will not affect preparations for the August 15 governorship election. The commission said it remains committed to conducting a free, fair and credible election despite the incident. Chief Press Secretary to the …
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has described himself as the “goalkeeper” appointed by God to safeguard the state from those seeking to take over its leadership. Adeleke, who is seeking another term in office ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, made the remarks in a statement posted on his verified X account on …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called the two opposing factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to a reconciliation meeting at its Abuja headquarters. The meeting brought together the faction led by Tanimu Turaki and the group aligned with former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, represented by Abdulrahman Mohammed. Turaki attended with members …
As Governor Ademola Adeleke settles into the Accord Party after abruptly leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the central political question in Osun State is whether the governor can secure a second term on the platform of a smaller political party. Pinnacle Daily examines the road ahead, drawing on historical precedents, recent political manoeuvres, and …
