…across the 16 local government areas of Kwara State have reaffirmed that the party's governorship primary was won by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Engineer Yakubu Danladi-Salihu. The party chairmen insisted that the primary that produced Danladi-Salihu as the APC gubernatorial candidate was duly conducted…

…called on President Bola Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and other South-West governors to caution Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, over what it described as inflammatory remarks against Fulani communities in Oyo State. The group’s reaction followed reports that Igboho i…

…of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the press briefing was attended by Rep. Jonathan Gaza, LP governorship candidate in Nasarawa State; Mr. Adamu Ninga, 2027 LP House of Representatives candidate for Akwanga/Nasarawa Eggon/Wamba Federal Constituency; and other stakeholders, alongside other party members.

…Oyebanji spoke on Sunday after securing a second term in office following the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State. Addressing supporters, the governor said political judgment is ultimately made at the ballot box, not on digital platforms, adding that performance and direct engagement with citizens remain the r…

…Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has said that the victory of Gov. Biodun Oyebanji in Saturday's governorship election in Ekiti will be replicated in Osun on August 15. Speaking with journalists on Sunday in Osogbo, Oyintiloye described Oyebanji's victory as well deserved. He said the outcome of the election was a resounding en…

Mustapha Inuwa says supporters are beginning to lose confidence in the ADC as the dispute over its governorship candidate selection process remains unresolved

…Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, who earned a fresh mandate over the weekend in the off-season governorship election. Governor Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress polled 319,224 votes to defeat his closest rival and candidate of the People's Democratic Party, Honourable Dare Bejide, who polled 40, 533. In a statement sig…

…said this in his congratulatory message to the governor on his victory in Saturday's governorship election. DAILY POST recalls that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Sunday morning declared Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the winner of the election. Tinubu commended the people o…

…of vote-buying, voter intimidation and other electoral malpractices trailed Saturday's governorship election in Ekiti State, despite reports by election observers that the exercise was generally peaceful across the state. The candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dare Bejide, alleged that vote-buying took…

…Assembly. The lawyers, who had dragged Suleiman to court for allegedly contesting the governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kwara State without resigning his appointment, wants the lawmakers to order his arrest for failing to honour the invitation of the House committee investigating the issue.…

…congratulated Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his victory in the June 20, 2026 governorship election. In a statement made available to newsmen in Ado Ekiti, Arise described Oyebanji's victory at the poll as a testament to his commitment to the development of the state. Arise commended Ekiti voters for coming ou…

..says victory reflects confidence in APC, Tinubu Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have congratulated Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on his overwhelming victory in the state's governorship election, describing the outcome as a reflection of his performance and the confide…

…has said the victory recorded by Governor Biodun Oyebanji in Saturday’s Ekiti State governorship election would be replicated in Osun during the August 15, 2026 governorship poll. Oyintiloye, who spoke with journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, described Oyebanji’s re-election as well deserved and attributed the outcome to…

…in conducting a peaceful, free, fair and credible election as we approach the Osun governorship election in August and the general election next year.” With his overwhelming victory in the election, Oyebanji has emerged as the first governor in the history of Ekiti State to win re-election back-to-back. President Tinub…

Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has congratulated the governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, and Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji on his re-election, describing it as a clear endorsement of his leadership and governance records. Bamidele, who chaired the APC Governorship Election…

…the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, to be on the alert regarding the upcoming governorship election in the state. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele said Adeleke has been ‘anointed’ to win the election but the APC will make moves to snatch victory from him. The cleric war…

He also praised the Chairman and members of the Ekiti State Governorship Election Campaign Council for their commitment, hard work and strategic engagement throughout the campaign period, which culminated in the party's victory at the polls. The Governor noted that the outcome of the election further demonstrates the d…

…said he was "deeply delighted" to deliver on the APC's assignment and thanked fellow governors, National Assembly members, the Special Adviser on Political and Other Matters, and council members for their dedication, unity of purpose, and tireless efforts. He closed by congratulating Oyebanji and Ekiti people, wishing…

Yiaga Africa has expressed concern regarding the low voter turnout for the Ekiti governorship election that took place on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The election monitoring organization indicated that its preliminary estimates suggest that the turnout for this election ranged from 34.0% to 38.1%, based on data it gathere…

…the supporters of APC candidate, Eric Opah and former Minister, Henry Ikoh over the governorship ticket could affect the peace that Abia residents are currently enjoying. The Labour Party claimed that one of the major factors fueling the crisis within the Abia APC is the widespread perception that the party abandoned m…

…the vast majority of LG administrations across the country remain beholden to state governors. Agriculture and diversification: A conversation that has outlasted multiple administrations Every administration since the return of civilian rule in 1999 has articulated a commitment to diversifying the Nigerian economy away…

…the opposition has split into factions of PDP, ADC, and NDC. What is more, most of the governors have defected to the ruling APC. Besides the split of the opposition, there is the issue of old wine in new bottles. The wine cannot taste differently. Furthermore, as long as the politics of identity called zoning holds sw…

…with state policing but insisted safeguards are mandatory. “This does not mean we hand governors private armies. Those concerns are legitimate - and must be met with iron?clad accountability frameworks, civilian oversight boards, federal minimum standards, and independent inspectorates. ” Decentralisation without accou…

…Ekiti voters for the confidence reposed in his administration, saying the outcome of the governorship election had placed a greater responsibility on his shoulders. "I have a proper understanding of the responsibility that this victory has placed on my shoulders. It is a responsibility of service to the people of Ekiti…

…and the South-West Development Commission. Sanwo-Olu, who also chairs the South-West Governors' Forum, called for deeper regional economic integration among states, stressing that cooperation and strategic partnerships remain critical to sustainable development. "We must think regionally, act strategically and cooperat…