NEWS

IPCR Warns: Let Ballot, Not Violence, Decide Osun Election

Daily Dispatch August 14, 2026

The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has warned political actors in Osun State against allowing violence, intimidation and inflammatory rhetoric to overshadow Saturday’s governorship election, urging all stakeholders to ensure that the ballot, rather than coercion, determines

COLUMNS

Osun Decides: From Dance Steps to War Footing

Daily Dispatch August 13, 2026

By Azu Ishiekwene Osun State has a reputation for controversies bigger than its size. It ranks 26th nationally in terms of voter population and is six out of six in the Southwest.  From 2010, when the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Rauf Aregbesola, toppled Olagunsoye Oyinlola of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) through a court […]

NEWS Politics

Just In: Justice Peter Odo Lifu Orders INEC to Deregister ADC, Accord Party, Others Ahead of 2027 Polls

Daily Dispatch June 15, 2026

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party and several other political parties from participating in the 2027 general elections over alleged constitutional breaches. Justice Peter Odo Lifu issued the directive on Monday while delivering

Politics

Kaduna Accord Party Members Rally Behind Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim for 2027 Presidency

Daily Dispatch June 9, 2026

Leaders and supporters of the Accord Party in Kaduna State have renewed their support for the party’s presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, ahead of the 2027 general election, describing him as a capable leader with the vision to tackle Nigeria’s challenges. The declaration was made during a well-attended rally in Kaduna on Tuesday, where party faithful, […]