…demonstrated that the Federal Government did not deploy its influence to undermine the opposition. Wike said, “The President called him… congratulating him (Adeleke). What does it tell you? If Tinubu did not allow a free and fair election, would they have won? No!” The minister also pushed back against claims of federa…

…and structures across the state.” He said the APC’s performance, despite being the opposition party in Osun, showed that it remained firmly established across the state, noting that the party secured more than 444,000 votes. “This demonstrates that the APC is firmly on the ground and has a strong political structure ca…

…And nobody knew. I don’t discuss with anybody,” the businessman added. Speaking on the opposition, Deji said, “Let them come with all the battalions, withdraw the Army, bring all the money from the Central Bank. Nobody is above God Almighty.” He added, “He comes with his wickedness. He comes with the power that he thin…

…what he did after hearing about the amount of money allegedly being offered by the opposition during the Osun State governorship election. Speaking in a viral video, Adeleke said he went to his room, knelt down and prayed after hearing that voters were allegedly being offered as much as N50,000 for a single vote. He sa…

…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 much, I think what he did was very wrong, for coming out to say ‘kill’.” ​ DAILY POST…

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…

…lines and defections into the ruling APC had generated concerns about the future of opposition politics. Oladejo, however, said the Osun election had provided what he described as a “useful reality check” to such concerns. “If Nigeria were indeed inexorably marching towards a one-party state, an incumbent governor cont…

An opposition coalition leader, Salihu Lukman, has said that the victory of Ademola Adeleke in the just-concluded Osun governorship election showed how opposition parties can remove President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. He disclosed this in a statement at the weekend. DAILY POST reports that th…

…while addressing journalists, saying the APC’s control of government would not stop the opposition party from winning the election. Gumel said the political landscape in Jigawa was gradually changing, with the ADC gaining acceptance among various groups of voters across the state. He said the party was strengthening it…

…Adeleke, the winner, Israel issued a statement on X urging his party to learn from the opposition's strategy. Israel argued that the APC lacked a matching figure capable of mobilizing the youth as effectively as Davido did, describing the musician's campaign presence as highly symbolic and impactful. Israel wrote;''He…

…that Nigerians could change governments peacefully through the ballot box, adding that opposition cooperation, election monitors and observers also contributed to the outcome. However, the ADC raised questions over the handling of results on IReV, alleging that uploads were halted at about 8pm when it became apparent t…

…in a bid to secure victory, citing alleged intimidation, assaults and arrests involving opposition 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 place…

…Osun and build on it towards the general elections,” Rhodes-Vivour added. Dino Melaye: Opposition wins in Osun Former Kogi State senator, Dino Melaye, also congratulated Adeleke, describing the outcome as an opposition victory. “Opposition win in Osun. Congratulations Ademola Adeleke. We are dancing to the Villa. APC……

By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja A coalition of opposition leaders and stakeholders under the aegis of G100 has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, describing the outcome as a template the national opposition should replicate ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Sunday…

…else is not from Ilase." DAILY POST reports that Fadahunsi is a member of the major opposition party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcD0u61FUsx/?igsh=MXQ4amhzbTRiMzVyMw==&igsi=MXQ4amhzbTRiMzVyMw== Osun Decides: Again, Senator Fadahunsi captured at polling unit threate…

…Progressives Congress (APC) were present in Osun State for the election, while prominent opposition leaders were largely absent. According to him, this has left Adeleke to confront a crucial political battle with limited high profile support. "All the big shots of the ruling party are in the state the governorship elec…

…casting his vote at Sagba Abogunde Ward 2, Unit 9, in Ede North Local Government Area. Opposition candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, who also voted at his Ward 09, Unit 011, Ikire, in the Irewole Local Government Area, expressed confidence in victory while speaking with journalist…

…the ongoing governorship election as one in which the incumbent is facing a formidable opposition. Sani made the observation in a post on his X handle on Saturday as voters across the state cast their ballots to elect the next governor. According to him, prominent figures of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) h…

…which moved to suspend him, but the action has now drawn public criticism from the main opposition party in the state. NBS ranks Abia last in VAT collectionsEarlier, Legit.ng reported that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has issued a sharp rebuke of Governor Alex Otti's administration after a National…

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has chided the opposition political parties ahead of their planned summit for 2027 general elections. In a post on his verified X handle on Saturday, Keyamo described the move as ‘journey to nowhere’. Recall that there is a new coalition of opposition polit…

The proposed summit of opposition political parties convened by the G-100 has been shifted from August 18 to August 31, 2026, to allow participating parties to hold further consultations after the National Peace Summit. The group is urging former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, who…

…and logistical support during off-cycle elections, giving it a structural advantage over opposition parties.2) Grassroots mobilisation could prove decisiveGrassroots mobilisation is a second factor working in the APC's favour.The party has been running an active campaign across local government areas, reaching communit…

…Adamu Square, Government House, Bauchi, where he also declared that the task before the opposition ahead of the 2027 general election was bigger than merely winning power. He said the central challenge was to give Nigerians a genuine choice about the future of the country and demonstrate, with measurable plans and reco…

…to questions on the controversial airport project, which has drawn criticism from opposition parties over its cost and location. “I wish my town to be small London. So because I’m a governor, I should abandon my own town? Go and fact-check it. I just told you I just came back from Ife. Am I from Ife? I’m from Ede,” he…

…shoot-out victory over Tottenham. They have a strong recent record against English opposition, including beating Aston Villa in a dramatic Champions League quarter-final in 2024-2025. “It’s difficult to ascertain how they’ll be after seeing only a few pre-season games,” Luis Enrique said of facing Unai Emery’s side. “W…