…will resume office on Monday, June 22, 2026. The state government had conducted council polls on February 22, 2025, across the state, which were won by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidates. Governor Ademola Adeleke had also, on February 23, 2025, sworn in the elected officials and urged them not to resume at t…

…Congress (APC) and its governance agenda. Oyebanji was declared winner of Saturday's poll after securing 319,224 votes, defeating PDP candidate Dr. Wole Oluyede, who polled 40,543 votes, while ADC's Ambassador Dare Bejide scored 12,872 votes. A delegation of the PGF, led by Imo State Governor Senator Hope Uzodimma, alo…

…against any form of manipulation that could undermine the credibility of the August 15 poll. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Osun APP Chairman, Odesola Oluseye Titus, the party urged electoral officials to take immediate steps to secure all technology-related aspects of the electoral process against fraud and un…

…INEC must remain transparent once collection begins. Linking their concern to recent polls, the parties argued that "unclaimed PVCs were exploited in the Ekiti polls" and warned that any repeat in Osun would be resisted. The statement places INEC on notice as political activities intensify ahead of the August 15 electi…

…of Saturday's governorship election in the state. The governor was re-elected after polling 319,224 votes, defeating his closest rivals, Olumayokun Oluyede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Dare Bejide of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) , across the 16 local government areas in the state.

…mate, Mrs Monisade Afuye on her re-election. " Oyebanji's victory in the governorship poll with 83.54 per cent of the total votes cast is a reward for performance and outstanding delivery of the dividends of democracy to the people of Ekiti during his first term. "The result is a clear testament to the trust and confid…

The returning officer said Wogu Olaka Johnson polled 47,961 votes to defeat three other candidates in the keenly contested election.

…State governorship election, Ambassador Dare Bejide, has rejected the outcome of the poll, describing it as a "mockery of democracy" and insisting that the exercise lacked credibility. Addressing journalists after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the incumbent governor and candidate of the…

…security agencies and electoral officials effectively coordinating activities across polling units in Dawakin Kudu and Warawa Local Government Areas. Observers noted the orderly conduct of voters and the smooth distribution of election materials, contributing to a hitch-free exercise. The APC's victory strengthens the…

…register. The aggrieved aspirant attached the result sheet of the presidential primary poll to support his allegation of overvoting.

…down harder on vote buying and voter intimidation. “Political parties must better train polling agents on electoral laws and guidelines. “Regulating incumbency powers and the use of state resources is critical to ensure fair competition. “Yiaga Africa stressed that while election administration has improved, vote buyin…

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Election observer group says the poll was largely peaceful but identified procedural lapses and allegations of voter inducement that could undermine confidence in the process.

…Adenike Oladiji, while declaring the results around 3am on Sunday, said Oyebanji polled 319,224 votes to defeat the candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Wole Oluyede, who came a distant second with 40,543 votes. The candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dare Bejide, scored 12,872 votes to…

In a landmark move aimed at addressing the growing environmental challenges confronting Nigeria's inland waterways, an indigenous multi-sectoral environmental company, Parts Central Limited, has been mandated by the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to provide strategic oversight and implementation support for…

…election materials despite being a duly registered political party participating in the poll. The party claimed that while a logo appeared on the ballot paper, it did not belong to the NDC, a development it said may have confused voters and negatively affected its performance in the election. According to the statement…

…Senatorial by-election, Labaran Maku, has called for the cancellation of Saturday’s poll, alleging widespread electoral fraud, including mass thumb-printing of ballot papers in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, ballot snatching, BVAS failures and voter intimidation. Maku, a former Minister of Inf…

…and BVAS was not used. He also mentioned Agyaga and Ningo-Bohar electoral wards and Gudi polling units in Akwanga LGA, where figures were allegedly manipulated. "In Wamba, we have cases of thumb-printing in Mama and quite a number of polling units in Wamba LGA," he said. Maku also alleged that in the Akun Development A…

…with citizens remain the real determinants of electoral success. "There are no polling units on social media," Oyebanji said. He likened governance to farming, noting that those who work the ground are rewarded during harvest season, while others who remain inactive focus on online commentary. "A farmer who has diligen…

"Vote trading and all forms of voter inducement threaten the integrity of elections and undermine the democratic process," says the organisation.

…and committed, stressing that every member has a role to play in ensuring victory at the polls. He also acknowledged the role of the party leader in Osun, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and former governor of the state, for sustaining the party since the 2022 governorship election. He no…

…Professor Christian Ezeibe of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), said Asogwa polled 162,360 votes to defeat the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Nestor Ezeme, who secured 9,299 votes. According to the results released by INEC, Ossai Okwudili of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) came third with 3,129…

…eyes on the ground because they have already concluded plans to go beyond the election polls to get victory by all means. Adeleke must stay with his win till the very end," he added. Ayodele also cautioned the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against allowing himself to be influenced by…

…Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Lokoja, announced that Faduyile polled 68,474 votes to defeat Adeolu Akinwunmi of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), who secured 1,411 votes. Adesanya Olaoluwa of the Action People’s Party (APP) scored 213 votes, while Clement Funso-Nejo of the Boot Party (BP) garnered 70 vote…

…Professor Muhammad Bashar Danladi of the Federal University Birnin Kebbi, said Aiki polled 4,871 votes to defeat the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Aliyu Galadima Muhammad, who secured 168 votes. According to the electoral body, the constituency has 109,385 registered voters, while 5,156 voters were accredited for the by…