…not only for the governor and the people of Osun State but also for Nigeria’s democracy. He said the outcome demonstrated that citizens could still assert their democratic will through the ballot despite the challenges confronting the country’s political environment. “I warmly congratulate the Governor of Osun State, H…

…in separate messages on X on Sunday, described Adeleke’s re-election as significant for democracy and the people of Osun State, while urging political actors to draw lessons from the outcome. Dickson: Victory reminder of people’s democratic power Dickson congratulated Adeleke on his re-election, saying the outcome demo…

…to participate actively in the democratic process. “The lesson from Osun is clear: democracy is strongest when citizens are alert, conscious of their civic responsibility, and determined to ensure that their votes count,” he said. Obi urged political actors to prioritise Nigerians’ interests and embrace peace and the r…

…called me and he has congratulated me. And I thank you, Mr. President, for making sure democracy lives on, because you fought for it, Mr. President.”

…has called to congratulate him. Adeleke, who described his re-election as a victory for democracy and Osun people, thanked the president for ensuring democracy ‘lives on.’ “I want to seize this opportunity to thank Mr President. Mr President has called me and he has congratulated me, thank you Mr President for making s…

…made available to journalists on Sunday, described Adeleke’s victory as a triumph for democracy and the people of Osun State, saying the outcome of the governorship election demonstrated that the electorate retained the ultimate power in a democratic system. The Oyo governor, who is also Vice Chairman of the Nigeria Go…

The Centre for Democracy and Development, CDD, has described the 2026 Osun State governorship election as largely peaceful. It, however, identified some operational difficulties and isolated incidents during the exercise. CDD-West Africa, through its Election Analysis Centre, EAC, made the assessment in a preliminary s…

…voice their curses towards the alleged perpetrators, describing the act as an attack on democracy. Details regarding the identity of the alleged attackers and the exact number of ballot boxes taken remained unclear as of the time of reporting. This development heightened concerns among voters and observers about the se…

…the exercise.Governor asks Osun residents to remain peacefulAdeleke tied the strength of democracy to respecting the choices made by voters at the polls. "Democracy is at its strongest when we honour the wishes of our people and protect the sanctity of their votes," he said.He closed his message with a direct appeal to…

…has reunited with former leaders and founding members of the defunct Alliance for Democracy after about 27 years, pledging to revive their democratic conversation and contribute to the survival of Nigeria’s democracy. The reunion, held on Saturday, brought together some prominent members of the old AD political family,…

…Nigeria, Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) and Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), amongst others.

…the Federal Government had provided adequate security for the exercise. He stressed that democracy was strongest when the wishes of voters were respected and the sanctity of their votes protected. “Democracy is at its strongest when we honour the wishes of our people and protect the sanctity of their votes,” Adeleke sa…

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…security, and I am confident in the professionalism of all institutions involved. “Democracy is at its strongest when we honour the wishes of our people and protect the sanctity of their votes. To every Osun citizen: I urge you to remain peaceful, law-abiding, and committed to this democratic moment. Let the people's w…

…turning out in large numbers, saying the participation demonstrated their commitment to democracy. Basiru further commended security agencies for maintaining what he described as a peaceful and orderly atmosphere at polling centres. He described the voting process as calm and hitch-free and expressed optimism that the…

…any same-faith presidential ticket in the interest of unity and sustenance of Nigeria’s democracy. Okonkwo said the Nigerian Constitution frowns at same-faith presidential ticket. He was reacting to comments by an Islamic cleric, Shiekh Sani Yahaya Jingir, who spoke in support of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mus…

…concerns about the integrity of the process in the affected area. “This is unacceptable. Democracy must never become a battlefield, and no Nigerian should have to risk their life simply for exercising their constitutional right to vote. “We call on the security agencies and relevant authorities to immediately investiga…

…units early, describing the turnout as an indication of the people’s commitment to democracy. “I commend INEC for the timely deployment of election materials and personnel to polling centres across the state. “I also commend voters for turning out in large numbers to participate in the electoral process. The turnout is…

…could undermine the integrity of the electoral process and pose a threat to Nigeria’s democracy. HURIWA alleged that supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Accord Party had offered prospective voters between N10,000 and N20,000 in exchange for their votes. It described the alleged practice as “despicable…

…and officials from across the continent to address critical issues pertaining to democracy, human rights, and regional cooperation. During the debate, the Nigerian representatives demanded that the recent attacks on foreigners in South Africa must be labeled as "xenophobia," warning that avoiding the term masks targete…

…recognition across the different parties that this is an important moment for Nigeria’s democracy and that the opposition must begin to engage one another with greater purpose and structure.” The G-100 said the consultations had also exposed differences among the parties but stressed that those differences had not prev…

…regardless of party affiliation. “Ultimately, votes must count. This is the beauty of democracy. Intimidation of any kind must have no place in our electoral space,” he said. The call came amid heightened scrutiny of security arrangements for the election, with various political and civil society groups urging security…

…or shield candidates from scrutiny. "This case raises a fundamental question for our democracy. Can an Act of the National Assembly be used as a shield against an express provision of the Constitution? Can we write into ordinary legislation an escape route from a constitutional standard applicable to everyone seeking t…

…Constitution must prevail. “This case therefore raises a fundamental question for our democracy. “Can an Act of the National Assembly be used as a shield against an express provision of the Constitution? Can we write into ordinary legislation an escape route from a constitutional standard applicable to everyone seeking…

…institutions that had made outstanding contributions to national development, security, democracy, culture and the growth of Nigeria. He said, “Your appointment by Mr President demonstrates the importance of placing capable Nigerians with integrity and professional competence in strategic positions of national responsi…