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N1bn War Chest For Yayi As Supporters Rally Ahead of Ogun 2027

Daily Dispatch April 30, 2026

Friends and political associates of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, have raised over N1 billion to support his ambition for the 2027 Ogun State governorship election. The funds were mobilised through the “Friends of Yayi Support Initiative,” a platform set up to

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APC Consensus Candidate Presents Nomination Forms to Osoba, Pledges to Sustain Progressive Legacy in Ogun

Daily Dispatch April 30, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate for the 2027 Ogun State governorship election has formally presented his Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms to elder statesman and former governor, Olusegun Osoba, in what he described as a historic step in his political journey. The presentation took place at Osoba’s residence, where the candidate paid […]

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Dangote Witnesses Yayi’s Presentation of APC Nomination Forms to Gov. Abiodun

Daily Dispatch April 29, 2026

The Ogun State political landscape witnessed a notable development today as Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, widely known as YAYI and the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate, formally presented his expression of interest and nomination forms. The documents were presented during a courtesy visit to the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, at his office. The

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SDP Moves to Reconcile Factions After Court Affirms Gabam as Chairman

Daily Dispatch April 29, 2026

The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Alhaji Shehu Gabam, has said the party was intensifying reconciliation efforts to heal internal divisions and reposition itself ahead of looming electoral activities, following his recognition by the court and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Gabam, who spoke in an interview, on a National

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Court Stops INEC from Recognising ADC Caretaker Congresses Amid Leadership Crisis

Daily Dispatch April 29, 2026

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any congress organised by a disputed caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik barred former Senate President David Mark and other party figures from

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Voters throughout Southern Borno Constituency Back Betara, Highlighting His Effective Representation

Daily Dispatch April 25, 2026

A wave of political support has emerged across Biu, Bayo, Kwaya Kusar and Shani Federal Constituency, where constituents have rallied behind Muktar Betara Aliyu, endorsing his continued leadership in what observers describe as a significant show of grassroots confidence. The endorsement, announced on April 21, reflects growing political consolidation within the