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Speaker, Edo State House Of Assembly, BLESSING AGBEBAKU, Resigns; Member Representing Akoko Edo Constituency II, YEKINI IDAIYE OISAYEMOJE Takes Oath As New Speaker. The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned. Details surrounding the resignation are still sketchy, but reports indicate that the Speaker resigned from office shortly after plenary…

Osun Election: When the people stand, democracy wins — Peter Obi The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, saying the outcome of the governorship election demonstrated the power of citizens to determine their leaders through the ballot. Obi, in a statement…

How Primate Ayodele predicted Adeleke’s victory back-to-back since 2025 Long before the #OsunDecides2026 was held, Primate Elijah Ayodele had predicted that Governor Ademola Adeleke would retain his seat. Another prediction for AccordMessage during the electionAdeleke eventually winsAdeleke, who contested the election on the platform of the Accord Party, was on Sunday declared winner by the…

SAZY2027: YOUR INTEREST, HIS PRIORITY Egor/Ikpoba-Okha, the time for talk is over. The time for action is here. We need a voice in the National Assembly that echoes in our homes, streets, wards, and communities. Hon. Felix Osaze Igbinovia (SAZY) is that voice accessible, accountable, and driven to put our people first. Action takes courage…

OREDO EAST: A COLLECTIVE VISION FOR A BETTER TOMORROW The conversation about the future of Oredo East is increasingly centred on the need for credible representation, inclusive development and leadership that remains responsive to the people. For Hon. Osamuede Edebiri Edwin, candidate for the Edo State House of Assembly, Oredo East Constituency, the focus is…

INEC closes Osun election situation room, prepares for 2027 The Independent National Electoral Commission has formally closed its Situation Room following the conclusion of the August 15 Osun State governorship election and the declaration of the result in the early hours of Sunday. The commission announced this in a statement posted on its official X…

‘I wish him great success’ — Tinubu congratulates Adeleke, commends INEC President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the August 15 governorship election, wishing him success as he begins another four-year term. Reacting to the election outcome, Tinubu in a statement personally signed by him and posted on…

Tinubu to Adeleke: Your victory confirms Osun people’s confidence in you President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State on his re-election on Saturday, August 15, 2026, saying the governor’s victory confirms the confidence the people of the state have in him. The President also said the re‑election of Governor Adeleke is…

Sheer display of federal might could not stop Adeleke’s victory, says Makinde Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said the “sheer display of federal might” could not override the will of the people of Osun State, as he congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election. Makinde, in a congratulatory message made available to journalists on…

2027: Gov Adeleke reaffirms support for Tinubu’s re-election Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his support for President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term in office in the 2027 presidential election. Adeleke re-endorsed the President on Sunday while delivering his victory speech following his re-election as governor of Osun State. The governor, who…