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2027: APP affirms Senate, Reps, state assembly candidates in Osun
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).
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Oyo 2027: APC leaders present Alli to Tinubu
Prominent chieftains and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have presented Senator Sharafadeen Alli as the gubernatorial candidate of the party to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
DAILY POST reports that the APC chieftains presented Alli to Tinubu on Saturday evening.
Our correspondent reports that Alli currently represents Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly.
It was learnt that the gubernatorial primary election of the party was held a few days ago.
Our correspondent gathered that the APC chieftains presented Alli as the party’s candidate to Tinubu on Saturday.
The APC delegation from Oyo State was led by the former Deputy Governor of the state, who also doubles as the APC Chairman in the state, Chief Moses Adeyemo.
Adeyemo was accompanied by another former Deputy Governor, Chief Iyiola Oladokun, and a former Senator representing Oyo Central, Senator Ayoade Adeseun.
Others included Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle, APC National Deputy Auditor, Mr. Gbenga Olayemi, and Mr. Soji Adedeji.
During the meeting, the APC chieftains introduced Alli as the party’s gubernatorial candidate to Tinubu.
The APC chieftains also pledged their support for both Tinubu and Alli in 2027.
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BREAKING: 2027: Peter Obi officially announces Kwankwaso as running mate
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has announced former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, as his running mate.
Obi made the announcement on Saturday after his official confirmation as the NDC presidential candidate.
DAILY POST reports that the NDC on Saturday declared Obi its presidential candidate ahead of next year’s general elections.
Obi and Kwankwaso had recently dumped the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the NDC, citing internal divisions and court cases.
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2027: How I will tackle unemployment, corruption in Nigeria – Peter Obi
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has outlined ways to tackle unemployment, underemployment and corruption in the country.
Speaking on Saturday shortly after his emergence as the the NDC presidential candidate ahead of the next year’s general elections, Obi harped on support for the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs, as a criterion.
According to him: “Our large pool of talented youth remains largely unemployed.
“The current official unemployment rate of 4% grossly misrepresents the true situation; actual underemployment and unemployment in Nigeria exceeds 30%, with youth unemployment sitting at over 40% – among the highest globally, necessitating urgent intervention.
“We will address this by aggressively supporting the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs, through targeted tax incentives, special interest rates, and accessible funding in sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, entertainment, sports, and distribution. These improvements will be both measurable and verifiable.”
Speaking on corruption, the former Anambra state governor said Nigerians will witness a tangible and verifiable reduction in corruption and the baseline costs associated with governance.
He noted that public resources will be managed with absolute transparency, prudence, and accountability to ensure that every naira spent yields demonstrable value for the citizenry.
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