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Osun 2026: Adeleke will defeat Oyetola again if he’s APC candidate — Aide

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The Special Adviser on Political Matters to Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, Muniru Raji, has criticised former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, describing him as the weakest possible opponent in the forthcoming 2026 governorship election.

Raji, who made this known in a podcast, Lero Temi, in Osogbo, added that Oyetola, who is the current Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, would be soundly defeated if he should be adopted as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2026 Osun Governorship Election.

He made this known on the backdrop of the clarification of the defection rumour involving Governor Adeleke and the adoption of President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State.

He said, “Adegboyega Oyetola is the easiest candidate to defeat in any guber election. If the APC decides to make him their flag bearer, I assure you that Governor Adeleke will defeat him soundly once again.

“Governor Ademola Adeleke defeated him in 2022. If he comes out again in 2026, Governor Adeleke will defeat him once again.”

Raji also disclosed that Governor Adeleke has no intention of defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), despite recent political developments in the state.

Raji, who held that defections from political parties are normal occurrences in Nigerian politics, added that when Adeleke assumed office as governor, all elected political office holders were members of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

“Defection is normal. But I want you to know that when Adeleke became governor, the PDP did not have any elected political office holder in office but the APC,” he said.

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He emphasised that the loyalty of the electorate outweighs the importance of elected officials.

Raji noted that the voters have continued to express their support for Adeleke and his re-election ambitions.

“The elected political office holders are not as important as the electorates. They have been backing Adeleke since 2018, 2022, and even now, ahead of the 2026 governorship election, we have their solid backing.

“The electorates have assured us of their votes. Those that have resigned from the party have their reasons for leaving. Maybe they have seen that their ambition is more important than those of the electorates that voted for them,” he added.

While confirming Governor Adeleke’s plan to seek re-election under the PDP in the 2026 governorship election, Raji said, “Adeleke will contest again under the PDP in 2026.”

He also dismissed the alleged internal crisis within the national leadership of the PDP, particularly the issue involving the position of the party’s National Secretary.

“The issues with the PDP at the national level with reference to the National Secretary have been resolved. They have resolved to work with the candidate that the Independent National Electoral Commission recognised. So, Adeleke is not leaving the PDP.”

Addressing speculations that the governor had met with APC chieftains regarding a possible defection, Raji firmly denied such claims.

“I can assure you that Adeleke did not meet with any APC members,” he stated.

Raji, however, stated that Governor Adeleke and the PDP in Osun would support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid.

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“In 2027, Adeleke and the PDP will vote for APC and Tinubu as President. This is because the president is losing his support base in the North. We are voting because Tinubu is a Yoruba man from the South.”

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‘Leave Social Media, Join Politics’, Ex-Lawmaker Shehu Sani Tells Young Nigerians

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Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has called on Nigerians, especially those in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, to move beyond commenting on social media and take a more active role in the country’s political landscape.

In a post on X on Saturday, Sani encouraged Nigerians in the middle age to stop limiting themselves to online debates while younger politicians occupy elective offices.

He said surveys suggesting that Nigerian youths were more active on social media than in politics are not helpful, emphasising that true political engagement goes far beyond ‘likes, shares, and comments’ on social media.

Sani also encouraged aspiring politicians not to be discouraged by financial constraints, noting that many current officeholders faced significant challenges in their early political journeys.

“You are in your 30s, 40s or 50s, your Rep member is in his 30s and your House of Assembly member and Local Government Chairman are in their 20s. Excuse yourself from their comment section on Facebook, X and Instagram; register as a member of a political party and aspire to contest and give your people the kind of leadership you think they deserve. The recent survey that suggests that Nigerian youths are more on social media than in politics is not helpful. Don’t be discouraged or scared because ‘you don’t have money’ to join politics. You need to hear the story of most of those you see in power today; it wasn’t an easy ride from the beginning. If they can be, so you can,” Sani wrote.

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2027: ‘Peter Obi Is The Only Life In ADC, Others Are Not Existing’ – Fayose

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Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has claimed that the Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is the only living person in the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

It was reports that Fayose made this known during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme on Friday.

According to Fayose, other chieftains of the ADC and political figures in the party are old forces and no longer exist.

He said, “Obi is the only life in ADC; all other people in ADC are semi-existent. If Obi had gone to remain in Labour Party or has gone to Accord Party, he is the only life there. All the other people there, they are not existing. They are old-forces.”

Fayose also stated that he has no regret supporting President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election but will never join the All Progressives Congress (APC).

He stressed, “Openly, I supported Tinubu in 2023. I didn’t hide it. Till now I’m still there. I don’t jump. I have said it to you I’m not a member of APC and I will never be.”

Speaking further, the former Governor said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is technically no more, adding that it is dead.

The former Governor equally said that Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, should not be dragged into the woes of the PDP.

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Impeachment: Wike Maintains Silence As Tinubu, APC Leaders Resolve To Save Fubara

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President Bola Tinubu and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have reportedly resolved to save the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, following the impeachment proceedings initiated against him and the Deputy Governor, Ngozi Odu, by the House of Assembly.

It was learnt that while Fubara, who is reportedly out of the country, has yet to be served with the impeachment notice and he has the backing of power brokers and APC leaders to retain his seat.

Multiple sources who spoke to Vanguard stated that the recent comments by the National Secretary of the APC, Senator Ajibola Basiru, and the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, commending Fubara and recognising him as the leader of the party in Rivers, capture the mood of critical power brokers in the presidency.

Those said to be favourably disposed to Fubara include the Imo State Governor and chairman of the APC Governors Forum, Senator Hope Uzodimma and Transport Minister, Senator Dave Umahi.

Also, the Pan-Niger Delta Elders Forum (PANDEF), the apex socio-political body of the South-South geopolitical zone, was among the critical stakeholders who waded into the matter.

Rivers State Elder and chieftain of the PANDEF, Anabs Sara-Igbe, in an interview with Vanguard, called on President Tinubu to save the state from unnecessary tension arising from the third attempt by the legislators to remove Governor Fubara and his deputy from office.

Wike Shuns Comment On Fubara’s Impeachment

Meanwhile, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has maintained a loud silence as the presidency, APC leaders and stakeholders weigh in to resolve the reignited political crisis following the commencement of impeachment proceedings against Fubara.

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Prior to the latest impeachment threat by the lawmakers who are largely Wike’s loyalists, the former Governor of Rivers State was always seen dancing, singing and using every political gathering to criticise Fubara.

However, Wike, who shunned comments on the impeachment proceedings, appeared sober when his “thank you” train landed in Andoni LGA of the state on Friday.

Unlike Wike, the minister, who did not spend more than five minutes addressing the huge crowd that came out to welcome him, and did not speak publicly on the impeachment move.

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