Ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election in Osun State, the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has said it remains confident and united despite the resignation of some members from the party.

The party also said the resignation of those members will not affect its chances in the forthcoming governorship election, insisting that the party remains united and focused on securing victory.

In a statement issued on Sunday by the party’s Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, the APC described recent resignations by some members as an orchestrated effort aimed at creating a false impression of instability within the party.

“The party remains undaunted and unshakeable despite the departures and believes the development will not hinder the campaign of its governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of the 15 August election,” the statement said.

The APC appealed to its members and supporters across the state to remain committed, stating that political defections and resignations are common occurrences during election periods.

“We want to appeal to the ever-loyal members and highly committed supporters of our party that what we are witnessing in the political sphere in the state is not strange and it is peculiar to election seasons.”

The party added that the resignations had been anticipated and would not distract its governorship candidate from ongoing campaign activities.

It stated that the development had further strengthened the resolve of party members and supporters to work towards victory in the forthcoming election.

The APC also congratulated members who had remained with the party, describing them as loyal and steadfast supporters committed to its electoral success.

“The party is confident that its governorship candidate will emerge victorious and maintained that no political alliance or arrangement would prevent it from achieving its objective at the polls,” the statement added.

The party criticised the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke, alleging that it had failed to adequately address key sectors, including education, healthcare, the economy and commerce.

The APC argued that the celebration of the resignations by political opponents was misplaced, noting that it had recently attracted several prominent political figures from other parties into its fold.

It urged its members and supporters to continue mobilising support across the state, saying the party remained determined to secure victory in the governorship election and form the next administration in Osun State.

A factional chairman of the Labour Party, LP, in Nasarawa State, Alexander Ombugu, has raised concerns over alleged threats to his life, calling on security agencies to urgently intervene and guarantee his safety.

Ombugu made the allegation while addressing journalists in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, on Saturday.

The LP chieftain suggested that the alleged threats may not be unconnected with his stance on certain internal party matters and his role during the recently concluded party primary elections in the state.

Although he declined to publicly identify those allegedly behind the threats, Ombugu maintained that he possesses information that would be better disclosed to security operatives to avoid compromising ongoing or future investigations.

According to him, the matter requires immediate attention from law enforcement agencies to prevent any potential harm and ensure that those responsible are identified.

He appealed to security agencies to provide him with adequate protection and launch a thorough investigation into the alleged intimidation.

“I have conducted myself within the confines of the law since joining active politics. In all my activities, I have remained committed to the constitution of the Labour Party and the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he said.

Ombugu stressed that he had never engaged in any act capable of warranting hostility or threats against his person, insisting that his actions within the party have always been guided by principles of transparency and due process.

He further urged relevant authorities to take proactive measures to safeguard his life and ensure that those behind the alleged threats are brought to justice.

“The fact is that I have not wronged anyone. I therefore appeal to security agencies to provide the necessary protection and carry out a proper investigation so that my safety can be guaranteed,” he added.

The development comes amid heightened political activities and internal realignments within political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nasarawa State.

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, deputy governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Deji Ogunsakin, has advised Governor Biodun Oyebanji to prepare for defeat at the polls and stop what he described as the harassment of opposition members, saying he would not be the first incumbent governor to lose an election.

Ogunsakin made the remark while addressing journalists on Saturday at the Wole Oluyede Campaign Office in Ajilosun, Ado-Ekiti.

He urged Governor Oyebanji to desist from acts of intimidation and harassment against PDP members and accept what he described as the verdict of the electorate, attributing it to the alleged poor performance of the administration.

He told Oyebanji: “Stop intimidation and harassment of PDP members and accept defeat as your fate caused by abysmal performance of your administration, and this overwhelming defeat on June 20 cannot be reversed.”

Ogunsakin alleged that armed men operating under the guise of security agencies invaded homes of party members loyal to the PDP candidate in Ikere Ekiti and other communities, arrested and whisked them away to unknown locations.

Ogunsakin claimed that some of the victims were taken from their homes in the early hours of this morning while their families were left in distress and unaware of their whereabouts.

“We have contacted various security agencies, including the police and commanders of different units, but nobody has been able to tell us where these people are or who authorized their arrest,” he said.

The PDP chieftain described the situation as disturbing, worrisome and embarrassing, insisting that those arrested were neither informed of any offence nor officially charged before being taken away.

According to him, one of the affected persons is the chairman of the party in the ward of the PDP governorship candidate, Dr. Oluwole Oluyede.

Ogunsakin further alleged that a former commander of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, is currently coordinating an illegal security outfit known as “H-Squad”, which he accused of operating in police uniforms and carrying out unlawful arrests across the state.

He alleged that members of the outfit invade homes, intimidate political opponents, and create fear among residents under the cover of security operations.

The PDP deputy governorship candidate warned that continued harassment of opposition members could heighten political tension in the state, urging security agencies to investigate the alleged activities and immediately account for the whereabouts of those arrested.

He also appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene and ensure the protection of lives, property, and democratic rights in Ekiti State.

“The President owes every Nigerian the responsibility of protecting lives and ensuring that democracy thrives. Political opposition should not be treated as criminals,” Ogunsakin stated.

He maintained that the PDP remained confident of victory in the forthcoming governorship election and accused the state government of attempting to suppress dissenting voices through intimidation.

Also speaking, a PDP leader, Chief Sanya Atofarati, condemned the alleged arrests, arguing that government should focus on addressing insecurity and kidnapping rather than targeting opposition members.

He said several kidnapped victims remain in captivity across the state and questioned why attention was being diverted to political opponents instead of tackling pressing security challenges.

Atofarati insisted that Ekiti people were yearning for good governance and change, expressing confidence that the PDP candidate, Dr. Oluwole Oluyede, enjoys widespread support across the state.

The PDP leaders called on security agencies and relevant authorities to investigate the allegations and ensure that democratic freedoms are protected ahead of the governorship election.