Fresh political tremors swept across Oyo State on Thursday as Senator Sharafadeen Alli consolidated his growing dominance in the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primary, recording significant victories in key voting blocs, including the political stronghold of a major ally of Chief Adebayo Adelabu. In one of the most talked-about outcomes of the exercise, former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Kola Olabiyi, reportedly lost his Okaka political base in Itesiwaju Local Government Area to Senator Alli, despite openly mobilising support for Adelabu ahead of the keenly contested primary. Party sources disclosed that Alli secured victory in Wards 1…
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Oyo PDP chieftain, Dare Adeleke, has declared that he and the entire Ibadan South-East leadership are firmly behind Governor Seyi Makinde as he begins his quest to become President of Nigeria in 2027. In a statement issued in Ibadan on Thursday, Adeleke said: “There has never been a more important time for Nigerians to be patriotic and rally behind a man of proven integrity – a leader who has courageously taken up the responsibility of rescuing Nigeria from the grip of destructive forces. “The call for Governor Seyi Makinde to run for President did not begin today. Nigerians from all…
The Chief Executive Officer of Everyday Kitchen, Hon Abioye Samuel Oluwaseun has celebrated Hon. Olasunkanmi Babalola on the occasion of his birthday, praising his remarkable contributions to legislative affairs and grassroots development. In a heartfelt birthday message, Oluwaseun lauded Babalola who represents Egbeda State Constituency and chairs the House Committee on Appropriation, for his dedication to public service and commitment to transparency in governance. “Hon. Olasunkanmi Babalola is a proactive lawmaker who has leveraged his experience to enhance synergy between the government and the people. His dedication to effective representation and his passion for public service have been evident in…
This is a defining moment for our people, our communities, and the future of grassroots governance. I passionately call on every committed member of this group to rise in total support for Senator Sarafadeen Alli as our gubernatorial candidate under the APC in the coming gubernatorial election. Senator Sarafadeen Alli represents experience, accessibility, and a deep understanding of the needs of the grassroots. His leadership vision aligns with the aspirations of ordinary people who seek meaningful development, improved infrastructure, empowerment opportunities, and a government that listens to the voice of the people. Most importantly, his representation promises stronger grassroots development…
Gunmen have kidnapped two persons at the Idi Ayunre end of the Ijebu-Ode road in Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State on Tuesday. The incident comes barely five days after the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that the gunmen laid an ambush for the victims who were travelling towards Ijebu-Ode. Several gunshots were reportedly fired into the air to scare away passersby and other road users during the operation. An eyewitness said the attackers operated in a commando-style manner and whisked the victims away to an unknown destination.…
As part of efforts to tighten security oversight, Governor Seyi Makinde, has signed Executive Order No. 001 of 2026 to regulate, register, and coordinate associations, groups, and organizations providing security and allied services across Oyo State. The Executive order signed at his residence in Ibadan, comes amid ongoing efforts to rescue students and teachers recently abducted in Oriire local government area. Governor Makinde, noted that the order was a further step in his administration’s commitment to protecting lives and property. He stressed that while security is a collective duty, the growing sophistication of insecurity demands clearer coordination and accountability. Governor…
It is in this context that the candidacy of Chief Bisi Ilaka of the African Democratic Congress deserves serious national attention. He is not simply the non-Ibadan candidate in a field of Ibadan aspirants. He is a candidate whose personal record, character, and vision make him the most compelling choice for Oyo State at this particular moment in its history.Chief Ilaka is a man formed by Oyo politics and steeped in its traditions. His understanding of the state’s complex political geography, its inter-zonal dynamics, its traditional institutional structures, is not theoretical. It has been built through years of engagement at…
The Oyo State Government has commenced arrangements for the immediate disbursement of the YEAP-SAfER agricultural support loans through the Agricultural Credit Corporation of Oyo State (ACCOS), following delays encountered in the implementation process with the initial financial partner. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director-General, Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA), Dr Debo Akande and made available to newsmen in Ibadan on Wednesday. This decision was taken in the interest of beneficiaries and the wider agricultural economy, particularly as the planting season has already commenced and timely access to funding has become critical for agribusiness operations across…
Ahead of Thursday’s governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress, resistance to consensus arrangements has intensified in at least 10 states, as several aspirants rejected pressure to step down and insisted on testing their popularity at the polls. The growing pushback comes despite efforts by party leaders and governors in many states to streamline the primaries through endorsements, negotiations, and consensus agreements aimed at avoiding divisive contests ahead of the 2027 general elections. Investigations by The PUNCH showed that while incumbent governors in several APC-controlled states have successfully secured consensus backing for second-term tickets, succession battles in states such as…
By Oyo Amebo In every electoral season, there are aspirants who merely declare interest, and there are those whose emergence immediately alters the political conversation within their constituency. In Oluyole Federal Constituency, the aspiration of Otunba Olusina John Ogunsola on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) appears to belong to the latter category. Beyond campaign posters and routine political mobilisation, Ogunsola’s growing relevance within the constituency reflected a deeper shift in the political mood of many voters who are increasingly questioning the traditional pattern of representation at the federal level. For years, electoral contests within Oluyole have largely…