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Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has restructured The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) to include notable leaders who have defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC). This move is part of the preparations for the upcoming 2026 elections in Osun.
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed Governor Ademola Adeleke's rebuttal regarding claims that wanted criminals are being harbored in the government house. This clash between the APC and Adeleke's camp highlights ongoing tensions surrounding allegations of criminal activity within the state government, according to Naija News.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tunji Disu has stated that individuals involved in political violence in Osun State will be held accountable, asserting that "nobody will commit a crime and go scot-free." Disu made these remarks during a visit to Osogbo, where he met with stakeholders ahead of the upcoming gubernatorial elections.
The Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, expressed concerns over potential violence ahead of the Osun State governorship election, noting that at least 20 people have reportedly been killed in recent months. Disu made these remarks during a meeting at the Osun State police headquarters, highlighting the need for heightened security measures as the election approaches.
The political climate in Osun State has become increasingly charged as the campaign councils of the two leading parties have accused each other of involvement in political killings. Both councils have urged Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun to take action ahead of the upcoming governorship election scheduled for August 15, according to Daily Post Politics.
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.
The Osun State Police Command held a stakeholders' meeting on Wednesday to address increasing political violence ahead of the upcoming governorship election. The discussions were notably influenced by the absence of representatives from the Accord Party and the All Progressives Congress (APC), as reported by Shina Abubakar.
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.
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.
Aderogba Ajayi, known as Rogba and a member of the Accord Party, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Esa-Oke, Osun State, leading to grief and anger in the community. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, heightening tensions in the area ahead of the gubernatorial elections.
Ibrahim Gotan, the Commissioner of Police in Osun State, has urged political parties, candidates, and stakeholders to maintain peaceful conduct in the lead-up to the governorship election. During an interactive session at the State Police Headquarters in Osogbo, he emphasized the importance of collective efforts among political actors to ensure a peaceful electoral process.
The death of a 14-year-old boy in Ilobu, Osun State, has led to a dispute between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Imole Campaign Council, with both parties accusing each other of exploiting the tragedy for political gain ahead of the upcoming governorship election. The victim has been identified as Ezekiel Olapade.
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.
The Osun State Police Command held a stakeholders' meeting on Wednesday to address increasing political violence ahead of the upcoming governorship election. The discussions were notably influenced by the absence of representatives from the Accord Party and the All Progressives Congress (APC), as reported by Shina Abubakar.
Aderogba Ajayi, known as Rogba and a member of the Accord Party, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Esa-Oke, Osun State, leading to grief and anger in the community. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, heightening tensions in the area ahead of the gubernatorial elections.