Author: Editor
Hon. Alatishe Dolapo Ganiyu has officially picked the nomination form under the People’s Democratic Party to contest for the Oyo State House of Assembly, Ibadan South East Constituency I, ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking with newsmen in Ibadan on Saturday, Hon. Alatishe described his decision as a “Renaissance of Hope” for the people of Ibadan South East Constituency I, stressing that the PDP remains the only credible alternative capable of ending poor representation and restoring purposeful leadership. While responding to questions from journalists, Hon. Alatishe assured constituents of quality representation anchored on inclusiveness, youth empowerment, and people-oriented governance.…
The Chief Executive Officer of Sunbas Electro-Mechanical Works and former Executive Secretary Ibadan South East Local Government, Hon. (Engr.) Sunday Babatunde, has clarified why Ambassador Oladejo Arapaja and many committed stakeholders remain in the People’s Democratic Party despite the internal challenges confronting the party. Speaking during a recent media interview in Ibadan, Hon. Babatunde described the decision to remain in the PDP as a patriotic effort aimed at sustaining and reclaiming the party from what he termed “saboteurs led by Wike.” According to him, the PDP remains one of the strongest democratic institutions in Nigeria’s political history, having produced presidents,…
The lawmaker representing Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency, Hon. Prince Akinmoyede Olafisoye Wasiu who has successfully secured his second-term ticket to represent the constituency in the House of Representatives has described Senator Sarafadeen Abiodun Alli’s emergence as the APC gubernatorial candidate in Oyo as a direct testament to his impactful leadership, grassroots connectivity, and dedication to qualitative representation over the years. The jubilant lawmaker, popularly known as “Lafi,” stated this in his warmest congratulations to Senator Sharafadeen Alli, who emerged victorious in the APC direct governorship primary election conducted across the 33 local government areas of Oyo State yesterday. Hon. Akinmoyede who…
The Interim National Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and leading Oyo State gubernatorial aspirant for the 2027 general elections, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area. The unfortunate incident, which occurred last Thursday, saw armed bandits invade schools in the Ahoro-Esiele axis near Ogbomoso, leaving the state in deep mourning following reports of the brutal killing of innocent educators and the abduction of helpless children. In a statement signed by his Personal Assistant, Bamitale Ibrahim, Ambassador Arapaja strongly condemned the attack, describing it as a…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party and National Secretary of the Interim National Working Committee (iNWC), Taofeek Arapaja, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State after submitting his Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms. The forms were submitted today by the governorship aspirant to the Member and National Organizing Secretary, Dakas Shan. The development signals Amb. Arapaja’s formal entry into the race for the governorship ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the next electoral cycle in Oyo State. Party faithful and supporters present during the submission reaffirmed the party’s popular…
The internal crisis rocking the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has intensified following widespread outrage over the conduct of the House of Representatives primary elections. Tensions boiled over in the Oluyole Federal Constituency on Sunday as party leaders openly rejected an alleged parallel primary election, warning that a failure to uphold the authentic results could trigger another electoral disaster for the party. The controversy stems from Saturday’s primary election, which grassroots members insisted must be conducted via a direct voting system rather than a rumored consensus arrangement. Six aspirants competed for the Oluyole ticket, with the official…
A former Chairman of the Oluyole Local Government, Hon. James Adeleke, has fiercely debunked rumors concerning the alleged disqualification of Oyo Central senatorial aspirant, Mr. Ademola Wasiu Alli, warning that such a move could plunge the party into severe disarray ahead of the 2027 general elections. Addressing journalists on Sunday, Adeleke clarified that Alli is still very much in the race. He criticized the purported disqualification, noting that discarding an aspirant of Alli’s caliber without providing a cogent reason or a fair hearing is unprecedented and unacceptable. “Mr. Alli is not stepping down.. “We are calling on national leaders of…
Hon. Akinmoyede Olafisoye Wasiu has emerged victorious in today’s primary election conducted by the All Progressives Congress for the Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency, securing the party’s ticket for the Federal House of Representatives in 2027 general elections. The incumbent lawmaker, popularly known as “Lafi,” defeated his two main rivals, Hon. Sulaiman Hamidu Ajibade and Hon. Danladi Ajao Wasiu, by a wide margin following a peaceful voting process. Party members across the 26 wards in Akinyele and Lagelu local government areas turned out in large numbers to cast their votes. Observers noted the orderly and enthusiastic atmosphere at the polling centers, as…
The chairmanship hopeful of Ibadan South East Local Government, Hon. Sunday Babatunde, has declared his total support for the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, ahead of the 2027 Presidential Election, describing him as a visionary leader with the competence and compassion needed to reposition Nigeria for greatness. This declaration was made under the advocacy themed “A Path to Reset Agenda,” which emphasizes national rebirth, responsible leadership, and sustainable development. Hon. Babatunde stated that Governor Seyi Makinde has consistently distinguished himself through purposeful governance, infrastructural transformation, economic reforms, and people-oriented policies in Oyo State. According to him, Makinde’s…
The National Assembly has reaffirmed its commitment to revitalizing Nigeria’s agricultural sector through legislative reform and research-driven policy. Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions made this disclosure during a media parley held at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre in Ibadan. The event served as a curtain-raiser for the maiden National Legislative Summit on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions, is expected to kick-off tomorrow, May 12, through May 15, 2026, at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan. While addressing the journalists, Senator Alli emphasized that Nigeria’s agricultural…