The leadership crisis within the People's Democratic Party (PDP) intensifies as factions led by Wike and Turaki announce competing candidates for the upcoming 2027 general elections. This development highlights the ongoing divisions within the party as it prepares for the electoral race.

Political tensions in Osun State have increased following the killing of a member of the Accord Party and the death of an APC campaigner in a truck crash. These incidents occur in the lead-up to the gubernatorial elections scheduled for August 15.

Taminu Turaki, chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party's Interim National Working Committee, has warned candidates for the 2027 elections against defecting after obtaining party tickets. This warning was issued on Wednesday, with Turaki stating that candidates whose names are submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission must adhere to this undertaking.

Political tensions in Osun State escalated as the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Imole Campaign Council accused each other following incidents that resulted in fatalities and injuries ahead of the governorship election. The conflict intensified after the death of Accord Party member Ajayi Aderogba, also known as Rogba, among other incidents.

Chief Michael Aondoakaa, a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has received his Certificate of Return as the governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the upcoming 2027 Benue State governorship election. The certificate was awarded at the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja following his selection as the party's candidate.

A campaign procession organized by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in support of its governorship candidate for the upcoming August 15 election in Osun State resulted in a tragic incident on Wednesday. A truck collided with participants in Ede, leading to the death of one individual, AbdulRasaq Ahmed, and injuring seven others.