…on its extensive grassroots structure and its links with organised labour to deliver its candidates in the 2027 general elections. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Ken Asogwa, stated this in an interview in Abuja on Tuesday, saying the party was fully prepared for […] The post LP banks on grassroots, w…

…Sowore, on Tuesday dismissed the National Peace Accord to be signed by presidential candidates ahead of the 2027 general election as a mere ritual. He cited the deaths of 50 people in Osun State’s August 15 governorship election as proof that similar pacts have failed to prevent political violence in the past. Sowore m…

…same country. Applicants also need an active ImmiAccount with a verified email address.Candidates can register from inside or outside Australia, but if selected, they must apply for the visa from outside the country.The national ID card requirements differ by nationality. Indian passport holders must present a valid PA…

…actors to ensure that no Nigerian loses their life because of an election, urging candidates to conduct issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi spoke on Tuesday on arrival at the signing of the National Peace Accord organised by […] The post Peace accord: Nobody should die for election, Peter Obi…

…explained that her confidence was based on her belief that she was better than the other candidates seeking to govern the state. Ogala added, “I have been in Abia for 3 months now, no light. I sleep in my family house and we don’t have light.” Abia governorship ambition draws attention Her comments have drawn attention…

…to the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission. The commission also declared APM candidates winners in 319 of the 323 councillorship seats contested across the state. The Chairperson of BASIEC, Jummai Abubakar, announced the results after the conclusion of voting, counting, collation and verification of results.…

…down to them at the grassroots. She said there was massive mobilisation by the candidates and their political parties, which was the reason women trooped out in large numbers to exercise their civic responsibilities. Shahuda Adamu called on the winners to take it as an act of Allah and govern with the fear of Allah by…

…he said. The Senate Leader also urged Adeleke to extend a hand of fellowship to other candidates and political parties, saying such an approach would promote peace, stability and effective service delivery. He called on other candidates, particularly the APC candidate, Oyebamiji, to sheathe their swords and support the…

…party. Oyintiloye said the sacrifices and contributions of party leaders, stakeholders, candidates, members and supporters had strengthened the APC ahead of future contests, urging members across the 30 local government areas to remain calm, united and committed. “Our responsibility now is to learn from the outcome, re…

…here. It is democratic governance,” Mohammed added. He urged political parties and their candidates to embrace the democratic process by engaging directly with the electorate rather than depending on external influence. Mohammed also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to conducting an open, credible and competi…

…Oladejo said. According to him, political fortunes change, circumstances change, candidates change and alliances change, while voters ultimately retain the power to make their choices. He urged political parties, including the APC, to avoid complacency and approach every election as a fresh contest requiring renewed ef…

…of victory. What matters is the confidence of the people, the credibility of the candidates and the ability to provide good governance,” he said. Gumel said the ADC was positioning itself as a credible alternative, with its political agenda focused on accountability, transparency, economic growth and improved welfare f…

…were already gravitating towards his party, citing the alleged chanting of “APM” by APC candidates and leaders at some party meetings and rallies. Abubakar said Nigerians could no longer tolerate what he described as the “arrogance in failure, totalitarian proclivities, worsening insecurity and economic hardship” alleg…

…back to the people." The AAC candidate polled 1,458 votes to place eighth among the 15 candidates who contested the election. The Independent National Electoral Commission Returning Officer, Prof Joshua Ogunwole, declared the Accord Party candidate, Governor Ademola Adeleke, the winner after he polled 511,067 votes. Ad…

…firm in defence of their democratic choice,” he said. Dickson subsequently called on candidates who contested against Adeleke to accept the outcome in the spirit of sportsmanship and contribute to the development of the state. He urged them to put political differences aside and work with the governor for the benefit o…

…Osun voters for standing firm in defence of their democratic choice. He also called on candidates who lost the election to support Adeleke in the interest of peace and development in the state. “I commend the people of Osun State for standing firm in defence of their democratic choice, and call on all those who contest…

INEC said it only published documents that presidential candidates submitted, and has no authority to question or alter themAn ADC chieftain submitted a petition against Tinubu to the European Commission in Brussels over alleged false academic credentialsAtiku filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking Tin…

…of cooperation to the national stage,” the group said. G100 also commended leaders and candidates of opposition parties who, during the election, set aside their individual ambitions and mobilised their structures and supporters behind Adeleke’s candidacy. According to the coalition, their decision demonstrated that th…

…perform their duties and that voters were granted the freedom to select their preferred candidates. He also dismissed allegations of vote-buying by the ADC, stating, “We converse with the people, we let them know our programs, and that is exactly what we do. Vote buying is out of the question. I have never, in my life,…

…Bola Oyebamiji, polled 16,195 votes, leaving a margin of 2,263 votes between the two candidatesNajeem Folasayo Salaam, the ADC candidate and ally of former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola, hails from Ejigbo LGAPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yus…

…from polling units to collation centres. The Hub called on political parties and candidates to ensure that their agents focused on lawful observation of the electoral process rather than intimidation or vote trading. It urged contestants to “abstain from vote buying and discourage polling agents and supporters from vot…

…that 15 political parties were on the ballot for Saturday’s election, although two candidates, Adesina Adeyemi-Doro of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, and Simon Adewale of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, had announced their withdrawal. The State Collation and Returning Officer of the Independent National E…

…2 for the Action Alliance, and 242 for the APC. No figure was announced for Accord.14 Candidates Contested the Osun Governorship ElectionSaturday's election featured 14 candidates. Accord's candidate was Ademola Adeleke, while the APC fielded Bola Oyebamiji. Other candidates included Najeem Salaam of the ADC, Farinloye…

…that Osun State is heading into its most watched political contest in years, with 14 candidates on the ballot for the governorship election set for Saturday, August 15, 2026.While the field is broad, three candidates have emerged as the most prominent contenders: incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party,…

…in Saturday's governorship election. PUNCH Online earlier reported that three major candidates in the Osun governorship election had expressed confidence in emerging victorious as the polls entered the sorting and collation stage, with each candidate and their supporters optimistic about securing the mandate of the ele…