Politics

Osun 2026: Fact-Finding Mission Warns of Tight Governorship Race

Daily Dispatch August 10, 2026

….Possible Violence, Voter Apathy A three-day fact-finding mission in Osun State has raised concerns over the competitiveness of the forthcoming governorship election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026, warning that the contest could be closely fought between the incumbent and the

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2027: Nigeria Needs Issue-Based Political Discourse and Genuine Leadership

Daily Dispatch August 8, 2026

By: Dr James Bwala Going through the pages of newspapers, the drama that is taking over Nigeria’s approaches to the 2027 presidential elections is disconcerting. The pattern that dominates the political landscape speaks less of the personalities falling over themselves as the days unfolded. Politicians are fixated more on personal attacks and partisan squabbles than

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Rufai Hanga Quits NDC

Daily Dispatch August 4, 2026

… Leaving Party Without Northern Senator Senator Rufai Hanga, the only senator from Northern Nigeria elected on the platform of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC), has resigned from the party. Hanga’s departure marks a significant setback for the NDC, as it leaves the party without representation in the Senate from the northern region, raising fresh […]

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Uba Sani’s Christian Running Mate Will Deepen Unity

Daily Dispatch August 3, 2026

… Heal Kaduna’s Religious Divide, NCYP Declares …Group backs Jerry Adams’ nomination, says decision signals new era of inclusion ahead of 2027 The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) has thrown its weight behind Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani’s decision to nominate Mr. Jerry Adams, a Christian and former Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State […]

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APC Governorship Candidate Yayi Unveils Four-Storey Campaign Headquarters in Abeokuta

Daily Dispatch July 14, 2026

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has inaugurated a modern four-storey campaign headquarters in Abeokuta as preparations intensify for the 2027 governorship election. The newly commissioned facility is designed to function as the nerve centre of his campaign, housing activities

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Abiodun Presents Adeola to Ijebu Royal Fathers, Says Equity, Competence Guided His Choice

Daily Dispatch July 11, 2026

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Friday formally presented the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, and his running mate, Mrs. Kudirat Abiodun Adegunwa-Balogun, to the Ijebu Traditional Council, seeking the support and blessings of the royal fathers ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The presentation,