Osun guber: APC will respond appropriately after studying results, says Oyetola
Gboyega Oyetola, governor of Osun, says the All Progressives Congress (APC) will take a position on the outcome of the recently-concluded governorship election after studying the results. Oyetola said this in a statement issued on Sunday by Ismail Omipidan, his chief press secretary. Earlier on Sunday, Ademola Adeleke, candidate of the Peoples […]
Aregbesola’s return match, ‘change the change’ — and other reasons Adeleke defeated Oyetola
Ademola Adeleke was elected governor of Osun state on Saturday, but it was by no means an easy ride for the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His 403, 371 votes trumped those of Gboyega Oyetola, the incumbent governor and member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled 375,027. Many saw the […]
Buhari congratulates Adeleke, says victory shows respect for people’s will
President Muhammmadu Buhari says the outcome of the Osun governorship election shows respect for the will of the electorate. Buhari said this on Sunday in a congratulatory message to Ademola Adeleke, the governor-elect, via his Twitter handle. He said the success of the election was an exhibition of stakeholders’ commitment towards reinforcing the […]
PDP supporter celebrating Adeleke’s victory in Osun accidentally shoots self
A man identified as Sunday Akingbala, who is said to be a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) supporter and member of Amotekun, has reportedly shot himself while celebrating the victory of Ademola Adeleke, governorship candidate of the party. The shooting is said to have occurred in Ile Ife on Sunday. The man was […]
Aso Villa is PDP’s next destination, says Ayu on Adeleke’s election victory in Osun
Iyorchia Ayu, national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has hailed the victory of Ademola Adeleke in the governorship election of Osun state. Adeleke, candidate of the PDP, was announced as the winner of the election on Sunday morning. Adeleke, former senator, defeated Gboyega Oyetola, the incumbent governor, in the keenly-contested […]
ASUU strike: NLC to begin nationwide protest on July 26
The National Labour Congress (NLC) says it will embark on a nationwide protest on July 26 and 27 in solidarity with the strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). ASUU has been on strike for months over the failure of the federal government to honour an agreement on issues bordering on […]
Yakubu Maikyau wins NBA presidential election
Yakubu Maikyau, senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has emerged winner of the Nigerian Bar Association presidential election. According to the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA), only 59,392 lawyers – the highest ever – were accredited to vote in the election held on Saturday. Maikyau polled a total of 22,342 […]
‘Only God chooses those who rule over men’ — Aregbesola quotes Bible over APC’s defeat in Osun election
Rauf Aregbesola, minister of interior and former governor of Osun, has reacted to the defeat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the governorship election in the state. On Sunday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Ademola Adeleke, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, the winner of the Osun governorship election. […]
Atiku hails Adeleke on election victory, says light has come to Osun
Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has congratulated Ademola Adeleke on his victory in the Osun state governorship election. Adeleke, candidate of the PDP, was declared the winner of the Osun governorship election on Sunday morning. Adeleke secured 403,371 votes to defeat Gboyega Oyetola, his closest challenger and governor […]