Tag: Osun State

INEC confirms over 2.3m voters for Osun governorship election

Aminu Imam
INEC on Osun election

The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has announced that 2,339,233 registered voters are eligible to participate in the August 15 Osun governorship election, describing the poll as a key test ahead of the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, as he began a five-day readiness assessment tour of Osun State. According to Amupitan, the registered voters are spread across 3,763 polling units in 332 registration areas covering the state’s 30 local government areas. He…

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Osun: Speaker, 24 lawmakers defect from PDP to Accord Party

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Osun lawmakers defect

The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly and 24 other lawmakers have officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Accord Party. The defection occurred on Friday, after a closed-door meeting held inside the Assembly complex in Osogbo. The Speaker, Adewale Egbedun, led the move alongside the majority of legislators in the House. Sources said the decision followed days of consultations and internal discussions among the lawmakers. According to reports, the lawmakers resolved to align politically with Governor Ademola Adeleke, who had earlier left the PDP for…

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S’Court strikes out Osun state’s suit on withheld LG funds

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S'Court strikes out

The Supreme Court has struck out the suit filed by the Osun government challenging the federal government’s withholding of statutory allocations meant for its 30 local government councils since March 2025. In a split decision of six to one, the apex court held that the Attorney-General of Osun has no legal right to institute the suit on behalf of the councils, noting that the elected chairmen are the juristic persons empowered to sue unless they expressly delegate such authority. The court, however, held that the Federal Government has no constitutional…

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Osun PDP senators endorse Tinubu for 2027 election

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Osun PDP senators endorse

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senators’ Caucus in Osun State on Tuesday declared support and endorsement of President Bola Tinubu as its preferred candidate for the 2027 presidential election. In a joint statement signed by Senator Kamarudeen Oyewumi (Osun-West), Senator Olubiyi Ajagunla (Osun-Central), and Senator Francis Fadahunsi (Osun-East), the lawmakers expressed their support for Tinubu’s leadership and a second term in office. The endorsement followed a meeting held on Tuesday, where the senators unanimously backed the President, citing his track record in governance, economic reforms, and infrastructure development. They praised…

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Osun Crisis: ‘Suspend LG polls’, Police tell Gov. Adeleke

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Osun Police 2 Adeleke

Few hours before the local government elections in Osun State slated for today, the Nigeria Police Force has urged the Government to suspend the planned elections. The Police stated that joint intelligence assessments revealed that various groups, including political elements and other interested parties, were mobilising to instigate unrest, disrupt public peace, and undermine the democratic process. Recall that there has been tension in Osun fuelled by on-going disputes over local government administration, with the PDP and APC locked in a heated battle over the legitimacy of past and present…

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Osun: NBA rejects Adelekes acting Chief Judge

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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the removal of the Chief Judge of Osun, Justice Adepele Ojo, by Gov. Ademola Adeleke. In a statement issued yesterday by its National Publicity Secretary, Akorede Lawal, the NBA said that it will not recognise Justice Olayinka Afolabi, the acting Chief Judge appointed by the governor. Lawal said that the NBAs position was anchored on the constitutional doctrine of separation of powers and the independence of the judiciary. The tenure of a judicial officer cannot and should not be subject to the mood…

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Osun: Gov. Adeleke imposes 24hr curfew on warring communities

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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has imposed a 24-hour curfew on the warring communities of Ilobu, headquarters of Irepodun local government area, and Ifon, headquarters of Orolu Council, following the killings and destruction of property that trailed their communal clash. According to reports, eight people were killed and houses were razed during the clash between the two communities. Residents of the two communities also fled their homes to safe places. In a statement issued yesterday by the Commissioner of Information and Public Engagement and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, the Osun…

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DG NIMASA in solidarity, as Osun community honours Gov. Oyetola

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…His appointment was unique, timely Jamoh The Aragbiji of Iragbiji town, in Osun State, organised a grand reception at the weekend in honour of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola. The DG/CEO of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA) Dr. Bashir Jamoh attended the reception. Recall that at the backdrop of the fresh move to boost Nigerias maritime and blue economy, the Minister of in-charge of the newly created ministry, Adegboyega Oyetola, while listing his agenda in the sector had expressed interest in the…

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