SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT: iNWC ASSUMES CONTROL OF PDP AS CROSS-APPEAL FAILS
The release of the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Supreme Court judgment in Appeal No. SC/CV/164/2026 has further intensified the leadership debate within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), following the unanimous dismissal of the cross-appeal filed by Senator Samuel Anyanwu and others. The judgment, delivered by Justice Stephen Jonah Continue Reading
APC Sets Screening Dates for National, State Assembly Aspirants
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday commenced the screening of aspirants seeking to contest elective positions on the platform of the party ahead of forthcoming elections, with exercises scheduled for the Senate, House of Representatives, and Oyo State House of Assembly aspirants. According to a statement issued by the Continue Reading
Onijo Exits PDP, Reaffirms Strong Support for Makinde’s Omituntun 3.0 Agenda
A prominent political figure from Saki West Local Government Area of Oyo State, Barrister Sarafadeen Lateef,MCArb, popularly known as “Onijo,” has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Onijo, alongside his supporters, announced the decision in a statement made available to this newspaper on Thursday, describing the development Continue Reading
BREAKING: Hon. Ayobami Oluwaseun Ojo Quits PDP, Signals New Political Direction
Hon. Ayobami Oluwaseun Ojo of Olukuewu Compound, Ago-Are, Atisbo Local Government Area, has officially resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect. In a communique addressed to the PDP Ward Chairman, Atisbo LGA, Hon. Ojo stated that the decision followed extensive consultations with his constituents, political Continue Reading
Oyo Youth Coalition Accuses Adelabu of Fueling Division in APC
A coalition of youths in Oyo State has accused former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, of actions capable of deepening divisions within the All Progressives Congress (APC) and disrespecting traditional and political institutions in the state. The group, operating under the banner of the Oyo Concerned Youth Coalition, made the Continue Reading
APM Chairman Meets Olopoeyan After Meeting Makinde in Ibadan
The National Chairman of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Yussuf Dantale, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to Oyo State political elder statesman, Adebisi Olopoeyan, at his Basorun residence in Ibadan. Although the details of the meeting were not officially disclosed, sources familiar with the development linked the visit to Continue Reading
Saki East/ATISBO : Accord Chieftain,Amusat Declares Bid for Oyo Assembly Seat, Dedicates Ambition to Supporters, Allah
A chieftain of the Accord Party, Prince Amusat Taoheed Oladoke, has declared his intention to contest for the Oyo State House of Assembly seat representing Atisbo/Saki East State Constituency. Oladoke disclosed that the chairmen of the Accord Party in Atisbo and Saki East Local Government Areas obtained and presented the Continue Reading
Ijabah Picks Oyo North Senate Form Over ‘28-Year Exclusion,’ Pushes Equity
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Hussaini Yusuf Ijabah, has formally entered the race for the Oyo North Senatorial District seat in the 2027 general elections after obtaining his expression of interest form. Ijabah said his decision to contest was driven by what he described as a Continue Reading
2027: Makinde Successor Emerges, May Settle for ADP As Saheed-Fijabi Snubs Reps Ticket
The successor and preferred choice of Òyó State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has emerged to continue his master plan for Oyo State as governorship candidate of yet to be chosen party for 2027 general elections. Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, former Commissioner for Finance under administration of late Governor Abiola Ajimobi emerged Continue Reading
2027: LP fixes N50m for presidential forms, sets dates for primaries
The Labour Party (LP) has fixed its presidential expression of interest and nomination forms for N50 million. It also pegged those of the governorship at N25 million, senatorial N10 million, House of Representatives N5 million, and House of Assembly N3 million. This is contained in a statement by the LP Continue Reading