The Action Peoples Party, APP, in Osun State on Saturday affirmed its candidates for the Senate, House of Representatives, and Osun State House of Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The affirmation exercise, held before the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, party members, and stakeholders, was led by Adeloye Ogunmodede and featured the endorsement of candidates who emerged through consensus across the state.

In his welcome address, the Osun State Chairman of the APP, Oluseye Titus Odesola, described the gathering as a demonstration of unity, consensus, and confidence in the future of the party and the country.

“Today’s gathering is not merely a political ceremony but a demonstration of unity, cohesion, and shared conviction in the future of our party and the nation,” Odesola said.

He urged party members not to focus on the party’s current position but to look ahead to its prospects, stating that the affirmation exercise was sending a clear message about the party’s readiness for future electoral contests.

According to him, “the affirmation of candidates for the various elective positions reflects the confidence reposed in them by the party and its determination to move forward as a united political family.”

Odesola said the exercise followed a peaceful and successful consensus across the affected constituencies in the state without rancour, disruption, or controversy.

“This affirmation followed the peaceful and successful consensus across the affected constituencies of Osun State without any hitch, rancour, or disruption,” he stated.

The chairman also disclosed that the party had activated a reconciliation mechanism aimed at engaging any aggrieved members and encouraging them to remain committed to the collective interest of the party ahead of the 2026 governorship election.

While appreciating party stakeholders for their support, Odesola reaffirmed the party’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and progress, adding that regular meetings would continue to strengthen the party’s structures across the state.

He encouraged more residents of Osun State to register with the party and participate actively in its activities, stressing that grassroots mobilisation remained essential to the party’s growth.

Odesola revealed that all the candidates affirmed by the party had been carefully scrutinised by party elders and were considered fit and qualified to represent the APP in their respective contests.

The affirmed senatorial candidates are Olasupo Ibraheem Olanrewaju for Osun West, Adefare Segun Adegoke for Osun East, and Temitayo Oluwaseun for Osun Central.

House of Representatives candidates include Adeniyi Jimoh Ogunsakin for Irewole, Isokan, and Ayedaade Federal Constituency; Akintayo Israel Oluwatobi for Ede South, Ede North, Ejigbo, and Egbedore Federal Constituency; Alimi Surajudeen Tanimola for Osogbo, Olorunda, Irepodun, and Orolu Federal Constituency; Babalola Banjo Samson for Ilesa East, Ilesa West, Atakunmosa East, and Atakunmosa West Federal Constituency; and Adesoye Adeyinka Adebayo for Oriade and Obokun Federal Constituency.

The House of Assembly candidates affirmed were Ajilore Olusoji Titus (Atakunmosa East), Olatunbosun Oyekanmi Wisdom (Ife North), Babatunde Victoria Funke (Ifedayo), Kolawole Folashade (Ife East), Abiodun Bolanle Esther (Ila-Orangun), and Azeez Kudirat Ayoni (Odo-Otin). 

Abia State chapter of the Labour Party, LP, has returned Governor Alex Otti as its governorship candidate for the 2027 general election.

Otti, who was the lone aspirant in the primary election held on Saturday, scored a total of 368,213 votes to clinch the party’s ticket.

The result of the primary election was announced by the LP’s Returning Officer for Abia State, Mrs. Oluchi Opara.

The primary election, which was held across the 184 political wards in the state, witnessed a large turnout of voters and was supervised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies.

In the Senate race, Enyinnaya Abaribe picked the ticket for Abia South, Ogba David Onuoha secured the LP senatorial ticket for Abia North, while Darlington Nwokocha got the Senate ticket for Abia Central.

In his speech after receiving his Certificate of Return, Governor Alex Otti expressed joy that the LP primary in the state was peaceful and free of violence.

He thanked members of the party for working to preserve the unity of the LP, especially during the party’s period of crisis.

He challenged all LP candidates to work hard to secure victory for the party in the state during the 2027 elections.

The National Chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Cleopas Zuwoghe, says the party is presenting itself as an alternative for dissatisfied Nigerians.

Zuwoghe made the remark on Saturday at the party’s Special Convention currently taking place in Abuja.

He called on Nigerian citizens to participate in the democratic process and support the vision the NDC believes in.

DAILY POST reports that the party has just concluded its primary election across the country and is about to declare its presidential candidate for next year’s general election.

“The NDC is presenting itself as an alternative for Nigerians dissatisfied with current conditions.

“We cannot claim to be perfect, but we know that we are sincere in doing the right thing we can imagine.

“We crave your indulgence, understanding, and compliance. Today, we have come to perform a very simple but vital assignment.

“I want to appeal to Nigerians. We have all cried and expressed disappointment together because all the basic necessities of life have been denied to us as citizens.

“Come and join us to participate in the democratic process and support the vision we believe in,” he said.