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Ekiti Deputy Governor Monisade Afuye voted in Ikere Ekiti and expressed confidence in APC’s victory, praising voters’ turnout and commending INEC and security agencies for peaceful conduct.
The SDP has denied withdrawing from the Ekiti governorship election, insisting its candidate, Isaac Alade, remains in the race while accusing INEC of blocking access to upload agents.
Police have warned against announcing unofficial election results in Ekiti, while INEC and the Nigerian Civil Society Situation Room identified 469 polling units as potential security flashpoints.
The European Union and civil society organisations have launched a Joint Election Observation Hub to provide real-time monitoring and verified reports during Saturday’s Ekiti governorship election.
ADC leaders David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola have urged Ekiti voters to support the party’s governorship candidate, alleging poor performance by the APC-led administration in the state.
The NDC says Peter Obi preferred activist Aisha Yesufu to contest the AMAC/Gwari House of Representatives seat, but she insisted on pursuing the Federal Capital Territory Senate position.
The APC has announced its withdrawal from Oyo State’s December 2026 local government election, describing the exercise as illegal and accusing Governor Seyi Makinde of undermining local government autonomy.
The Nasarawa APC chairman says former Inspector-General Abubakar Adamu’s defection will not affect the party’s 2027 chances, insisting its achievements and grassroots support remain strong.
The NDC has exempted its presidential ticket holders, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, from its anti-defection oath, while insisting the measure remains binding on other candidates.
Former Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu has rejected speculation about leaving the APC, insisting he remains committed to the party and focused on pursuing his political ambitions in Oyo State.
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Opposition lawmakers have accused President Bola Tinubu of prioritising his 2027 re-election bid over tackling raging national crises like insecurity and economic hardship, urging the government to refocus on governance and the welfare of Nigerians.
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Senator Adams Oshiomhole has denied allegations that senators' signatures were forged in the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. He insisted due process was followed, dismissing the forgery claims as baseless and misleading.
