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Saturday, 15 March 2025
Politics

LG Polls: Ogun Residents Will Reject APC’s Hardship, Inflation Nov. 16 – Segun Showunmi

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairmanship aspirant, Otunba Segun Showunmi, expressed confidence that Ogun State residents will vote against the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming local government elections due to hardship, inflation, and the rising exchange rate.   Showunmi argued that the APC government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has caused […]

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Ogun PDP Turmoil Worsens as Two State Chairmen Emerge

The crisis within the Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated on Saturday, with the emergence of two State Chairmen and separate state executive members.   The faction loyal to the 2023 governorship candidate, Hon. Ladi Adebutu, held their congress at the Abeokuta Sports Club, where Abayomi Tella was elected as State […]

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Breaking: INEC Declares APC’s Okpebholo Governor-Elect in Edo

The announcement brings Okpebholo closer to his goal of becoming governor, positioning the APC for a return to power.   After months of political activity in Edo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the highly contested September 21, 2024, gubernatorial election.   […]

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PDP’s Asue Ighodalo Criticizes Edo Election Irregularities, Remains Confident

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, has raised concerns about the ongoing governorship election in Edo State. After casting his vote, Ighodalo pointed out significant issues, particularly the delayed arrival of electoral materials in some areas, which he called a major setback.   Despite the challenges, he acknowledged the strong resolve of voters […]

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Ogun PDP Holds Parallel LG Congresses Due to Factional Disputes

Tensions escalated in Ogun State as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) conducted dual local government congresses across the state’s 20 local government areas today. This follows the party’s earlier parallel Ward Congress held on August 31, 2024.   The internal rift within the Ogun PDP has divided the faction led by 2023 governorship candidate Hon. […]

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Akinlade Alleges Adebutu Worked Against Atiku in 2019, Took N650m to Sabotage PDP in 2023

The deputy governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party in the 2023 general election in Ogun, Adekunle Akinlade, has claimed that his former boss, Ladi Adebutu, compromised the 2023 presidential election to further his personal ambitions.   Akinlade further alleged that Adebutu withheld campaign funds for mobilisation until the morning of the election.   He […]