The House of Representatives candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) for Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency, Engr. Toheeb Adegoke, popularly known as ADLAT, has congratulated the Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon. Akinwole Akinleye, on his second anniversary in office, describing his leadership as one that has remained visible, people-oriented and deeply connected to the grassroots. In a statement released to mark the occasion, ADLAT applauded the chairman for what he called “two years of consistency, sacrifice and commitment to the people,” noting that leadership at the grassroots level comes with enormous pressure and responsibility. According to him, Hon. Akinwole…
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Fresh cracks have emerged within the Accord Party in Oyo State as intense political manoeuvring continues ahead of the party’s governorship primary, exclusively gathered by Goalpoachernews has revealed. Three aspirants, popular broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat, Kunle Busari, widely known as “Gudugudu”, and retired Commissioner of Police Fatai Owoseni, have successfully purchased nomination forms and scaled the party’s screening process. However, reliable party sources disclosed that the internal battle for the party’s ticket has sharply divided stakeholders, with the state leadership reportedly tilting towards Busari. Kunle Busari is widely believed within party circles to enjoy the backing of Oyo State Governor Seyi…
Long before conversations about 2027 began to drift through political circles in Ibadan, the names Akin Fagbemi and Saheed Akinade Fijabi had already settled into public consciousness for different reasons. One earned attention through the quiet but difficult work of administration; the other through years of visible constituency politics that still linger in public memory. But lately, across the streets and political corners of Ibadan Northwest/Southwest Federal Constituency, both names are increasingly being mentioned in the same breath. Not with noise. Not with manufactured political excitement. Rather, with the kind of measured curiosity that usually accompanies the emergence of something…
A governorship aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress, Bisi Ilaka, has broken his silence over the controversial conduct of the party’s governorship primaries in Oyo State, alleging widespread irregularities and manipulation of results.In a strongly worded statement following the May 22, 2026 primary election, Ilaka claimed that authentic result sheets from several local governments were either withheld or replaced with what he described as “manufactured” figures aimed at perpetrating electoral fraud.According to him, result sheets from only 20 out of the 33 local governments in the state were officially released to the party chairman-elect, Mr. Afees Adelowo.“The…
For the people of Akinyele Local Government, the last two years under the administration of Hon. Wole Akinleye have been marked by unprecedented grassroots development and people oriented governance. Since assuming office as Executive Chairman, Hon Akinwole Akinleye has continued to replicate the good works of His Principal, The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde by delivering impactful projects across communities in the twelve wards of the local government. His administration’s achievements in infrastructure, healthcare, empowerment, security and community development have not only transformed lives but also strengthened public confidence in local government administration thus reaffirming the peoples…
Dr Kazeem Adesina Abidikugu popularly known as KSO has been declared winner of the African Democratic Congress, (ADC) House of Representatives Primary election in Ibadan North East/ Ibadan South East Federal Constituency of Oyo State. Announcing the result of the primary on Saturday, the Chairman of the ADC Primary Election Committee in Oyo State, Mr Harrison Akpojaro said Abidikugu, a philanthropist, and Agbakin Bobajiro of Ibadanland scored a total votes of 1,619 to emerge the winner. With the result, Abidikugu will fly the flag of the ADC in the National Assembly election slated for January 2027 and will represent Ibadan…
The Director-General of the Civil Society Organisation on Community Advancement and Humanitarian Empowerment Initiative (CSCHEI), Kunle Yusuff, MON, has commended the appointment and diplomatic engagement of Ambassador Kayode Aree as Nigeria’s envoy to the United States of America.In a statement issued on behalf of the National Leadership of Accredited Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Community Based Organisations (CBOs) under the coordination of CSCHEI, a United Nations recognised platform promoting accredited CSOs and CBOs in Nigeria, Yusuff described the appointment as a strategic move toward strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and the United States.According to him, the decision by President Bola…
The Executive Chairman of Ibarapa Central Local Government, Hon. Olusola Adeleke Ayodele has been honoured with an award of recognition by the Hoteliers Association of Oyo State, Ibarapa Zone in appreciation of his contributions to grassroots development and support for initiatives that promote growth within the region. The award was presented at fermadex royal garden, idere during a gathering of hospitality stakeholders where industry players reflected on the progress and future of the hospitality sector across Ibarapa. In his remarks, Hon. Adeleke expressed profound appreciation to the association for the honour bestowed on him, describing the recognition as a motivation…
Olooye Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke has been declared the winner of he African Democratic Congress, (ADC) Governorship Primary conducted across all the wards in the state on Friday. Declaring the results of the primary on Saturday evening, the Chairman of Primary Committee, Hon. Rasak Salinsile said Chief Adegoke polled 16,051 to emerge the winner. Adegoke beats other four aspirants namely , Chief Bisi Ilaka who polled 11,415 votes; Chief Gbemilade Alagbe polled 241 votes; Dr.Azeez Adeduntan, 155 votes and Barrister Niyi Aborishade 67 votes. Adegoke who is the Aare Egbe Omo Balogun of Ibadanland with this result will fly the ADC…
Akinjide Kazeem Akinola, who aspired to fly the All Progressives Congress, APC’s house of representatives’ ticket in Egbeda/Ona-Ara federal constituency, has announced the commencement of a solar-powered streetlight initiative tagged “Light Up Ona-Ara,” aimed at installing over 350 solar streetlights across Ona-Ara local government area of Oyo State. Speaking through his media assistant, Akintunde Yusuf, Akinola expressed his appreciation to leaders and members of the APC, stakeholders, women groups, and supporters across the federal constituency for their show of support, encouragement, and solidarity throughout the period of seeking the party’s ticket. He noted that the overwhelming show of love and…