The Oyo State Governor equally stated that the task before the opposition ahead of the 2027 general election was bigger than merely winning power.

According to him, the central challenge was to give Nigerians a genuine choice that would rescue it and guarantee the future of its people.

He added that the coming campaign season would inevitably feature political slogans, promises and declarations by candidates but argued that Nigerians should demand more from those seeking to lead them.

“As we approach 2027, therefore, I believe the task before all of us is bigger than winning an election. It is to give Nigerians a real choice about the future of their country,” Makinde said.

DAILY POST reports that Lawal, who joined the APM a few days ago after resigning from the ADC, replaces Ibrahim Adamu Bala, who was earlier announced as Makinde’s running mate, but was intended to be a placeholder.

Egila said the ADC has taken serious note of a viral video in which one Mr Samuel Wanosike is alleged to have issued threats against its members and warned against political gatherings in Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state and elsewhere.

According to him, the Rivers State ADC considers such a threat as reckless, provocative and a dangerous assault on democracy.

“Let it be unequivocally stated; Rivers State is not a jungle, and no individual, political group or interest has the authority to determine where law-abiding citizens may assemble or conduct legitimate political activities.

“We cannot be intimidated by anybody. The era in which political opponents could be intimidated, harassed or violently prevented from exercising their democratic rights must remain behind us. Nobody has a monopoly over Rivers State, and nobody, regardless of political affiliation, office or connection is above the law.

“The ADC will neither be intimidated into silence nor driven away from any part of Rivers State. We will hold our meetings, mobilise our members, engage Rivers people and carry out every lawful political activity to which we are constitutionally entitled across all 23 Local Government Areas of the State.

“We therefore call on the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services and other relevant security agencies to immediately investigate the statements attributed to Mr Wanosike and take whatever lawful measures are necessary to prevent any threat from translating into violence,” the statement read in part.

Osun IPAC said its position followed a July 22, 2026, court judgment involving the Social Democratic Party, SDP, which it said had implications for the preparation of electoral materials.

The council which made this known in a statement by its caretaker committee chairman, Odesola Oluseye Titus, urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to comply with the judgment and ensure that all materials deployed for the election meet the required specifications.

According to the council, “customised ballot papers and result sheets are necessary to safeguard the credibility and transparency of the election. The commission should not proceed with materials that did not comply with the applicable electoral requirements.

“It is unacceptable for INEC to proceed with uncustomised ballot papers and result sheets, especially after a court ruling that has clear implications for the integrity of the election.”

He added, “We demand accountability and adherence to the rule of law and to the Electoral Act 2026, as amended. Every political party deserves a fair process.”

He said INEC should have acted on the court judgment earlier and taken steps to ensure that election materials complied with the required specifications.

He warned that failure to address the issue could raise questions about the conduct of the August 15 poll, while urging the commission to take immediate corrective measures.

The IPAC chairman also alleged that Pauline Ugoyenka, identified as the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner for Ebonyi State, was currently in Osogbo despite not appearing on the list of RECs deployed to Osun State.

Odesola called on the INEC Chairman to investigate and sanction her if found to have breached any electoral rules.

“We stand united in our stance, there is no room for compromise when it comes to the democratic rights of the people of Osun State, Titus said.

“We urge the Commission to take immediate steps to rectify this situation and conduct the election using fully customised ballot papers and result sheets.”

He said Osun IPAC would continue monitoring developments ahead of the election and advocate for what it described as a fair and transparent electoral process.

DAILY POST also gathered that the distribution of sensitive electoral materials earlier scheduled for Thursday was postponed due to the inclusion of the Osun SDP governorship and deputy governorship candidates.

The Osun INEC spokesperson, Musa Olurode disclosed to DAILY POST that the distribution would commence at a yet to be announced date.