Politics

Orin Ora Ward Rejects Fasuyi’s Re-Election Bid, Faults Alleged Blame on Tinubu Over Project Funds

Daily Dispatch May 9, 2026

Fresh political tension has reportedly erupted in Orin Ora Ward in Ido/Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti State, as aggrieved residents and party stakeholders allegedly rejected the second-term ambition of Senator Cyril Fasuyi over what they described as a lack of visible development projects

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Tinubu Submits APC Nomination Forms for 2027 Presidential Race

Daily Dispatch May 7, 2026

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday officially submitted his presidential Expression of Interest and Nomination forms to the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general election. The forms were submitted at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja by Vice President Kashim Shettima, marking a major step in Tinubu’s bid for a second term in office. […]

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Governor Abiodun Submits Nomination Form as Consensus Candidate for Ogun East Senatorial District

Daily Dispatch May 7, 2026

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday formally submitted his Nomination Form at the National Headquarters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja as the consensus candidate for Ogun East Senatorial District. Speaking during the brief ceremony, Governor Abiodun described the occasion as more than a political exercise, noting that it represents his

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PDP Crisis: Wike Dares Rival Faction to Open Party Account, Secretariat

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday challenged rival factions in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to open an official party bank account and secretariat if they truly believe they control the opposition party’s structure. Speaking during a live media chat with journalists on Wednesday in Abuja, Wike accused some […]

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“Stop Being Fraudulent,” Wike Blasts Makinde, Turaki, Others

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on factions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), being led by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, Taminu Turaki and others, accusing them of fraud and deliberate disregard for court rulings in the lingering leadership crisis. Speaking during a media […]

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“I Yield with Tears” — Ayade Withdraws from Senate Race on Tinubu’s Orders

Daily Dispatch May 4, 2026

Former Governor of Cross River Senator Prof. Ben Ayade, has yielded to a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to withdraw his ambition for the Cross River North Senatorial District seat in the 2027 general elections. In an emotional statement released on Monday, Ayade disclosed that he was recently invited to Abuja for a high-level […]