…The Leader of the Senate and Chairman of the National Assembly South-West Caucus, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election as Governor of Osun State, saying the outcome of the election has reaffirmed the supremacy of the people in a democracy. Bamidele stated this in a sta…
Former federal lawmaker, Dino Melaye, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress, APC, spent about N70 billion to buy votes in the just-concluded governorship election in Osun State. Melaye made the allegation in a post he shared on his official Facebook page on Monday. The former lawmaker pointed out that there ar…
The Osun West Senator and DG of the Imole Campaign Council, Senator Lere Oyewumi, has condemned attacks on the homes of several leaders of the Accord Party on the eve of the Osun State governorship election, describing the incidents as unwarranted, cowardly and unacceptable. Oyewumi said he conducted an on-the-spot ass…
…transitioning into politics during Nigeria's Second Republic, where he served as a senator from 1979 to 1983.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!He represented Osun Senatorial District II, a constituency that covered Ede, Osogbo, Irepodun, Ifelodun, Odo Otin, and Ila Orangun…
…made a bold prediction about the Adeleke family following Ademola Adeleke's Osun gubernatorial victoryWale Jana praised the family's unity across different mothers, tracing their political structure back to Senator Raji AdelekeThe businessman specifically named Davido as a possible future president, sparking a wave of…
…something he did purely for the psychological lift it gave him.Adeleke's late brother, Senator Isiaka Adeleke, who served as the first civilian governor of Osun State, died in April 2017. The current governor has often spoken about the influence his brother had on his political career and life.
…Tehran has considered retaliatory action against US President Donald Trump. During a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, in July, US security officials reportedly used an elaborate deception to move Trump away from his publicly expected aircraft amid concerns about a possible Iranian attack. Reports said Trump was secretl…
…in the state."At this point, I must deeply appreciate Mr. President, His Excellency Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his strong support for a free and fair election.Mr. President is a son of Osun State, and I hereby reaffirm my earlier endorsement of him for a second term in the 2027 presidential election," Adeleke said…
…for the governorship seat. Governor Adeleke was declared winner of the Osun gubernatorial election on Sunday. In a video recorded at Adeleke’s victory celebration on Sunday night, Adeleke said his confidence in his brother’s victory before results were called came from prayer. “I don’t discuss with anybody. I do it in…
The Osun State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Ekeng Ita Kubiangha, has commended corps members deployed as ad-hoc election personnel for demonstrating professionalism, discipline and commitment throughout the poll held across the state on Saturday. Kubiangha also commended stakeholders for their…
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso declared three prominent Kano politicians politically finished after they broke from his campKwankwaso made the remarks during an interview on Sunday, August 16, 2026, targeting former allies turned rivalsThe NDC vice-presidential candidate also recalled a conversation with President Bola A…
…regardless of their previous political differences. The chairman of the committee, Senator Magnus Abe, said the meeting was convened to enable the previously estranged political leaders to discuss modalities for achieving peace and reconciliation. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Abe said the committee had he…
…the election. Well, that didn’t happen. Aliyu also condemned the remark attributed to Senator Francis Fadahunsi, saying it was wrong for the APC chieftain to threaten the opposition with his comments. “But yes, I agree with you, Senator Fadahunsi spoke in Yoruba; I don’t speak Yoruba, I don’t understand Yoruba that muc…
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has warned opposition politicians against relying on federal backing to secure electoral victories, saying the era of political imposition in Nigeria is over. The governor stated this on Monday after casting his ballot at Model Central Primary School, Yalwan Duguri, in Alka…
…ahead of the 2027 polls. According to him, the ADC is targeting victory in all three senatorial districts, the 11 House of Representatives constituencies and the 31 State House of Assembly seats in Jigawa. The chairman said voters would assess the APC based on its performance in office, stressing that incumbency does n…
…young figures, our party largely relied on a structure dominated by governors, senators and former office holders. These leaders are important, but we must ask a hard question: how many young Nigerians do they genuinely inspire, mobilise or emotionally connect with?Who are the Davidos in the APC?Who are the young men a…
…Vice-Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress in the 2027 election, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, says former governors Ibrahim Shekarau and Abdullahi Ganduje, as well as incumbent Governor Abba Yusuf, are politically finished in the state. Kwankwaso stated this while reflecting on the political fortunes o…
…roles to local political leaders, community organisers, women mobilisers and youth coordinators, arguing that grassroots actors understand their communities and can connect with voters more effectively. Israel identified internal division as another major challenge facing the party and called for reconciliation, accomm…
…council led by Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Senator Hope Uzodinma. He criticised the composition of the campaign council, noting that it was dominated by governors, senators and former office holders. “These leaders are important, but we must ask a hard question: how many young Ni…
…politicians. The PDP spokesman also referenced a controversial statement attributed to Senator Francis Fadahunsi, his subsequent invitation by the police and release, alleging that the episode reflected the pressure placed on opposition figures during the election. “The ruling party that is ruining the country mobilize…
…through the ballot. “I warmly congratulate the Governor of Osun State, His Excellency Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the Osun State governorship election. “His victory shows that Nigerians can still decide who governs them. I commend the people of Osun State for standing firm in defence of their democratic…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has congratulated the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, and the people of Osun State on the peaceful and successful conduct of the just-concluded governorship election in the state. In a statement issued on Sunday and personally signed by Otti, the governor said, “The orde…
The Peoples Democratic Party has congratulated Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in Saturday’s governorship election, describing the outcome as a reflection of the confidence reposed in him by the people of the state. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed…
Vice-Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, says the Peter Obi-Rabiu Kwankwaso ticket is unbeatable in terms of credibility and capacity. Kwankwaso made the assertion while featuring on the News Agency of Nigeria Personality Interview Series on Sunday in Abuja. According to…
…personally telephoned him with congratulations and calling on his defeated opponent, Senator Fatai Oyebamiji, to reach out and acknowledge the outcome. Speaking to journalists after the results were declared, Adeleke said the win belonged to the people of Osun State, describing it as proof that residents appreciated th…