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Ekiti guber 2026: What I requested from Oyebanji when he visited me – Oluyede

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June 23, 2026

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The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the just-concluded Ekiti State governorship election, Dr. Wole Oluyede, has revealed what he requested from the flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and winner of the election, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, when he visited his residence in Ikere-Ekiti.

Earlier, Oluyede had rejected the outcome of the election as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), citing a systemic compromise of the electoral process, ranging from technical failures to open financial inducement.

Recall that the Returning Officer for the election, Prof. Adenike Oladiji, declared Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of Saturday’s governorship poll after he secured 319,224 votes to defeat his closest rival, Dr. Wole Oluyede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who polled 40,543 votes, while the candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ambassador Dare Bejide, came a distant third with 12,872 votes.

Addressing journalists in Ado-Ekiti on the outcome of the surprise post-election visit by Governor Oyebanji, Oluyede noted that the governor claimed to be unaware of the arrests of his supporters but gave a firm commitment to look into the actions of the security agencies.

He said the release of his members was the only request he made of him, noting that democracy cannot thrive if individuals are not allowed to tread the path of their convictions.

His words: “If I lost in a free, fair and credible contest, I would have no difficulty accepting the outcome.

“However, if there was widespread negligence, misconduct, intimidation, or disregard for established electoral procedures, then we must confront those realities honestly.

“I am not leaving politics. There is no personal conflict between Governor Oyebanji and myself. Politics should not be viewed as warfare, but I am equally committed to principles, accountability and the continuous improvement of our democracy.

“Concerning reports that some of my supporters have been arrested or harassed, I raised the matter directly with Governor Oyebanji during his visit. It was, in fact, the only request I made of him.

“He assured me that he was unaware of the incidents and promised to investigate the matter. I have reason to believe steps are already being taken to address these concerns.”

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Kano 2027: NNPP leaders meet NDC governorship candidate

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June 23, 2026

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Leadership of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, Kano State chapter on Tuesday met with the 2027 governorship candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo.

During the meeting, the NNPP leaders led by Dr. Hashim Suleiman Dungurawa hailed Gwarzo for securing the NDC governorship ticket.

They prayed to God to grant the NDC candidate favour and in the forthcoming general elections.

There are indications that the NNPP in Kano State may collapse its structure into NDC to sack the incumbent governor, Abba Yusuf.

Governor Yusuf’s fallout with the leader of the Kwankwassiyya Movement, Rabiu Kwankwaso has continued to raise doubt about his re-election bid.

Kwankwaso, who is currently the vice presidential candidate of the NNPP had vowed to ensure that NDC takes over the Kano State government house in 2027.

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Constitutional amendment bill: Tinubu can’t stop balkanising Atiku’s manifesto – Olarenwaju

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June 23, 2026

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The Senior Political Assistant to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Demola Olarenwaju, has said President Bola Tinubu can’t stop balkanising his principal’s 2019/2023 manifesto points.

Olarenwaju hinted that Tinubu should expect that his actions would attract backfire.

He was reacting to Tinubu’s transmission of constitutional amendment bill to the Senate.

Posting on X, Olarenwaju wrote: “Bola Tinubu cannot continue to balkanise the well-reasoned, coherent and clearly articulated Atiku 2019/2023 manifesto points this way and expect it not to backfire on the larger society eventually:

“State Police is only good enough when implemented under True Federalism that guarantees improved funding for all states and an independent state legislature performing its oversight responsibilities on the executive arm.

“Implementing State Police at this time is handing greater weapons to failed Governors now congregated in APC.”

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‘Nigeria deserves competent leadership’ – OK Movement joins Peter Obi, demands Tinubu’s resignation

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June 23, 2026

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Supporters of Peter Obi and Rabi’u Kwankwaso, under the aegis of OK Movement has called for the resignation of President Bola Tinubu.

The Movement made the call in a statement posted on its verified X handle on Tuesday.

The call came after Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in the forthcoming 2027 general elections demanded Tinubu’s resignation citing the outgoing British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, who recently resigned from his position.

The Movement said that Nigeria deserves Nigeria deserves competent and accountable leadership.

“The OK Movement joins His Excellency. Peter Obi and Millions of Nigerians in calling for the resignation of President Tinubu.

“Our nation cannot continue to endure the consequences of ineffective leadership and poor governance.

“Nigeria deserves competent, accountable leadership. Nigeria must be OK,” it said.

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