Osun election

The contest features the incumbent, former commissioners, a former Speaker of the State House of Assembly, entrepreneurs, technocrats and candidates offering themselves as alternatives to the dominant political blocs.

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By Dapo Akinrefon An election observation group, Yiaga Africa, on Thursday expressed concern over the conduct of the Osun State governorship election, warning that vote buying, hate speech, violence and thuggery, among other factors, could undermine the exercise. Addressing journalists in Osogbo, a member of the group’s Watching the Votes initiative, Mrs Asmau Sani Maikudi, […]

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By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has demanded the immediate suspension and arrest of the Senator for Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Fadahunsi, for allegedly inciting his supporters to kill members of the Accord Party ahead of Saturday’s governorship poll in the state. The Commission, in a statement signed by its […]

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By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of treating the Osun governorship election as a do-or-die contest, alleging that its rhetoric suggests bloodshed could be the price for retaining political power. The party said the increasingly combative tone around the election was dangerous, stressing that […]

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The ADC expressed concern that such an action could be intended to disrupt its campaign and election-day activities, particularly Aregbesola’s role in coordinating the party’s efforts.

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By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Accord Party has called for the immediate prosecution of Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi over what it described as an alleged call for the killing of its members and supporters in Ijeshaland, Osun State, ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The party said the alleged remarks, contained in a campaign video […]

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OSOGBO — The presidential candidate of the Accord Party, Dr Gbenga Hashim, has warned political actors and supporters against inciting violence ahead of the Osun State governorship election scheduled for Saturday. Hashim, in a statement, said those making inflammatory statements or encouraging violence could face legal consequences, urging all stakeholders to allow voters to exercise […]

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By Dapo Akinrefon OSOGBO — Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has declared Friday, August 14, a work-free day for public servants in the state to enable them to participate in Saturday’s governorship election. The declaration was contained in a circular issued by the Head of Service, Elder Ayanleye Aina. According to the circular, the […]

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