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BREAKING NEWS Oyo Residents Question Oyo APC Guber Candidate Sharafadeen Alli's Record as Ogun's Guber Candidate Yayi R...
30/07/2026

BREAKING NEWS

Oyo Residents Question Oyo APC Guber Candidate Sharafadeen Alli's Record as Ogun's Guber Candidate Yayi Rolls Out Second Multibillion-Naira Empowerment

_"In 3 years as Senator, he has not given out even a single bicycle,"say frustrated Oyo constituents

As the race to 2027 gathers momentum, a sharp contrast is emerging within the APC in the Southwest.

While Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, FCA , APC Governorship Candidate for Ogun State, just concluded his second major multibillion-naira empowerment for Ogun West constituents, his counterpart in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun ALLI ,representing oyo south senatorial district, is facing mounting criticism over his 3-year record in the Senate.

The Ogun event, held earlier this week, featured business grants, tools, vehicles, and farming tools support for thousands of beneficiaries. Party leaders and beneficiaries across party lines described it as further proof of Senator Yayi's consistent record of grassroots engagement since his days in the National Assembly.

In oyo state, particularly in Ibadan, and across the Ibarapa, residents and civil society groups are openly asking: What has Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli done with constituency resources since 2023? The dominant sentiment on the ground is one of disappointment. Critics point to the absence of visible, large-scale projects and direct empowerment initiatives.

"In 3 years, we have not seen an ordinary bicycle, let alone a grant or vehicle from our Senator, How do we then trust the same person with the entire Oyo State treasury?" Chief Kalejaye Awoyemi a resident in Ibadan lamented

A community leader who spoke on condition of anonymity put it more bluntly: "Representation is about impact you can see and feel. If a Senator cannot account for 3 years, asking him to govern Oyo State is asking voters to gamble with their future."

Other residents echoed the call for accountability, transparency, and a clear scorecard of deliverables before 2027. They insist that anyone seeking to govern Oyo must first prove a record of people-oriented service and responsible management of public resources.

This growing contrast has now become a major talking point within the APC. While Senator Yayi's empowerment is being used to rally grassroots support in Ogun, the conversation in Oyo is shifting toward demands for performance, visibility, and trust.

As of press time, Senator Alli's campaign office has not issued an official response to the concerns raised by constituents.

With the 2027 election cycle fast approaching, the APC leadership in Oyo State is expected to address questions of cohesion, credibility, and candidate evaluation -because the people of Oyo are watching, and they are demanding results.

July 19, 2026 by Jide Orintunsin, Abuja2027: APC begins uploading of gubernatorial, Assembly candidates on INEC portalAP...
20/07/2026

July 19, 2026 by Jide Orintunsin, Abuja

2027: APC begins uploading of gubernatorial, Assembly candidates on INEC portal
APC

Sixteen governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) seeking a second-term mandate will be given priority as the party commences the digital upload of all its governorship and State Houses of Assembly candidates on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Candidate Nomination Portal (ICNP).

They include Governors Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom), Hyacinth Alia (Benue), Uba Sani (Kaduna), and Abba Yusuf (Kano).

Other governors are Dikko Radda (Katsina), Nasir Idris (Kebbi), Umaru Bago (Niger), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), Ahmad Aliyu (Sokoto), Agbu Kefas (Taraba) and Dauda Lawal (Zamfara

Also expected to make the party’s governorship list are 12 first-time governorship flagbearers, including Obafemi Hamzat (Lagos), Solomon Adeola (Ogun), Ogundu Kingsley Chinda (Rivers), Eric Opah (Abia), Mohammed Abubakar (Bauchi), Mustapha Gubio (Borno), Jamilu Gwamna (Gombe), Ahmed Aliyu Wadada (Nasarawa) and Baba Malam Wali (Yobe).

The move is part of the party’s race against time to meet statutory deadlines ahead of the 2027 general elections

An investigation by The Nation at the APC National Headquarters in Abuja revealed that the party’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) department began processing the documents on Saturday.

The massive data entry operation covers 28 governorship candidates and 993 State Houses of Assembly candidates across the federation.

Governorship elections will not be held in eight states—Anambra, Bayelsa, Edo, Ekiti, Imo, Kogi, Ondo, and Osun—due to their off-cycle electoral calendars. The party had previously uploaded its presidential and 469 National Assembly candidates.

To ensure a glitch-free process, the APC leadership established a dedicated vetting committee

The party has set up a special committee headed by Hon. Jibrin Bancir, the Principal Private Secretary to the APC National Chairman,” an impeccable source within the National Working Committee (NWC) told The Nation.

“The committee is saddled with the responsibility of collecting and verifying all nomination forms from State Chairmen before handing them over to the ICT unit. We are leaving nothing to chance ahead of the August 8 deadline for the closure of the INEC portal.”

The stringent provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026. Under Section 29(1) of the Act, political parties are mandated to submit the list of candidates they propose to sponsor, along with specific affidavits and statutory declarations (Forms EC9 and EC9A to EC9E), within a timeline strictly regulated by the commission

Unlike past electoral regimes where physical documents allowed for last-minute adjustments, the 2026 legal framework heavily penalises late submissions or arbitrary changes once the portal slams shut.

INEC opened the ICNP platform at 9:00 a.m. on July 18 and is scheduled to close it automatically at 6:00 p.m. on August 8, 2026, for the uploading of governorship and State Houses of Assembly results.

Under the current law, the digital window is absolute, leaving no room for manual interventions after the deadline

The Nation, however, gathered that the final list of State Assembly candidates remains fluid. The party is poised to drop and replace several names following the recommendations of its Primary Elections Appeal Committee, which overturned some initial results.

Earlier, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, hinted that the sheer volume of internal disputes necessitated a thorough review.

According to Morka, “The party received over 700 petitions following the shadow elections held in May. The outcome of the primary appeal committee reports is being closely studied, and its implementation may necessitate the dropping and replacement of some names to ensure justice and party cohesion before the INEC deadline.”
With less than three weeks left before the August 8 cut-off, the APC ICT department is reportedly working in shifts to ensure all verified data hits the INEC server without legal or technical hitches

Governor Yusuf Congratulates VP Shettima on 2027 Running Mate NominationKano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congr...
11/07/2026

Governor Yusuf Congratulates VP Shettima on 2027 Running Mate Nomination

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima following his emergence as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's running mate for the 2027 presidential election.

Governor Yusuf paid the visit to the Vice President on Friday night at Aguda House, Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he described the nomination as a well-deserved recognition of Shettima's dedication and service to the nation.

The Governor prayed for Allah's guidance, wisdom, good health, and success for President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima ahead of the 2027 general election. He also reaffirmed his commitment to supporting initiatives that promote national unity, peace, and sustainable development.

Governor Yusuf was accompanied by Hon. Engr. Garba Diso, Hon. Muhammad Jamu Yusuf, and Kano State Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Auwalu.

KIDNAPPED OYO STUDENTS, TEACHERS RESCUED AFTER JOINT SECURITY OPERATION. Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration w...
11/07/2026

KIDNAPPED OYO STUDENTS, TEACHERS RESCUED AFTER JOINT SECURITY OPERATION.
Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser, Defence Headquarters, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of Statel Services, the National Intelligence Agency, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, other security agencies, and local vigilantes, have successfully rescued the 44 pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on 15 May 2026.
The month-long, intelligence-led operation targeted the terrorist network responsible for the abduction, resulting in multiple arrests in Oyo State and other parts of the country.
Sustained pressure on the kidnappers ultimately forced them to release all the victims unconditionally.
The rescued pupils and teachers are receiving medical attention at an undisclosed location and will be reunited with their families through the Oyo State Government.
While the operation was carefully executed to ensure the safe rescue of the victims and minimize collateral damage, some security personnel made the ultimate sacrifice.
The General Officer Commanding 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General C.R. Nnebeife, commended the courage and professionalism of all participating security agencies and expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, Governor Seyi Makinde, the National Security Adviser, Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, heads of security agencies, the media and Nigerians for their unwavering support.
Security agencies have assured the public that follow-up operations are ongoing to apprehend all those involved and further strengthen security across the country.

Eke nbeke soro iro nparo fun iro. After jeopardizing the effort of their party faithfuls
05/07/2026

Eke nbeke soro iro nparo fun iro. After jeopardizing the effort of their party faithfuls

2027: Meet Oyo’s Complete Gubernatorial Candidate — Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli PhDWho else combines legislative e...
05/07/2026

2027: Meet Oyo’s Complete Gubernatorial Candidate — Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli PhD

Who else combines legislative experience, executive leadership, legal expertise, and deep traditional values in one person?

Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli is currently representing Oyo South in the Senate, bringing purposeful legislative leadership. As a seasoned legal practitioner, he understands the rule of law and good governance. His executive competence is proven, having served as Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Chief of Staff, Secretary to the State Government, and Chairman of Odu’a Investment Company Limited.

Beyond public service, as a respected High Chief in Ibadanland, he understands our culture, traditions, and the values that unite our people.

This is not the time for guesswork. Oyo deserves a leader with the experience, capacity, and cultural understanding to lead from day one.

Experience. Competence. Tradition. Leadership.

Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun ALLI , PhD — The Right Choice for Oyo State.

Tinubu approves minor cabinet reshuffle as Edun, Dangiwa leave FEC..Oyedele elevated to Finance Minister; Darma minister...
21/04/2026

Tinubu approves minor cabinet reshuffle as Edun, Dangiwa leave FEC
..Oyedele elevated to Finance Minister; Darma ministerial nominee

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle in the membership of the Federal Executive Council.

According to a memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, two cabinet members, Mr. Wale Edun and Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa are to leave the cabinet while their replacements have been named.

Edun, until the latest development, was the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy. He has been directed to hand over to Mr. Taiwo Oyedele who is now to take over as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. Oyedele was formerly a Minister of State in the ministry.

Also Mr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma (PhD .) has been named as the ministerial nominee and minister designate for the Housing and Urban Development Ministry.

The memo also directed Dangiwa to hand over to the Minister of State in the ministry.

“It will not be under our watch that the PDP will die through non participation in the general election.”These were my w...
30/03/2026

“It will not be under our watch that the PDP will die through non participation in the general election.”

These were my words last night at the PDP National Convention, and following the successful conduct of the convention, it is clear we matched those words with action.

With that clarity, what matters now is what we do next. We must stay focused on reconciliation, strengthen our processes, and build the unity required to win.

For every aspirant and supporter who stayed the course, the PDP now provides a solid and credible platform to realise their ambitions ahead of 2027. For the doubting Thomases, there is now no room for uncertainty — the PDP will be on the ballot, and will provide Nigerians with a credible alternative.

While I congratulate all members of the new exco that has emerged from this National Convention, I also extend my congratulations to all other leaders and stakeholders who have taken on new responsibilities. I charge them to know that their mandate is to go and win the 2027 elections for the PDP at all levels. They must not fail in this task. In fact, they must surprise everyone with a very successful outing for the party in next year’s elections.

To everyone who has kept faith with this party, thank you.

ABUBAKAR BUKOLA SARAKI

BREAKING: PDP Finalises Secret 2027 Power Deal as Key Zones Clinch Strategic PositionsA major political breakthrough may...
29/03/2026

BREAKING: PDP Finalises Secret 2027 Power Deal as Key Zones Clinch Strategic Positions

A major political breakthrough may have just been sealed within the ranks of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State.

With the clock ticking towards a crucial internal deadline, strong indications suggest that party leaders have quietly reached a far-reaching agreement capable of reshaping the party’s structure ahead of the 2027 general election

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