Osun election

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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By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC said it has commenced the reproduction of ballot papers for the Osun State Governorship Election to accommodate the candidate of the Social Democratic Party SDP, Dr Francis Olugbenga Ajala, and his running mate, Faseke Babajimi Oladipo, who have now been added to the ballot. In […]

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ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has barred the Western Nigeria Security Network, Amotekun, vigilante groups, Joint Civilian Task Force, CJTF, hunters’ associations, community-based security groups and neighbourhood watch outfits from participating in security operations during Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. The Police said the non-state and quasi-security formations had no role in election […]

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The ADC candidate also cited his academic qualifications and experience in public administration as part of the reasons he believes he is suited for the position.

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