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  APC DREAM OF TAKING OVER OSUN GOVERNANCE COME 2026 : IT’S A MIRAGE MISSION AND A PIPE DREAM By Arewa Oluwaseun The recent press statement issued by the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) only exposes the party’s desperation, disarray and diminishing political relevance ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial election . It is a confession of frustration, a broadcast of political fatigue and a desperate attempt to resuscitate a party long declared brain-dead by the people of Osun. Their so-called warning to Governor Ademola Adeleke to prepare his handover note is not only technically shallow and delusion but politically laughable, socially disconnected, morally hypocritical and logically defective. The APC’s dream of returning to power in Osun is nothing but a mirage mission and a pipe dream conceived in the womb of self-deceit. It is a grand total illusion rooted in wishful thinking rather than political reality. From a governance and administrative standpoint, ...

  Beyond “ Emi Lo Kan ”: Rethinking Leadership and Competence in Nigeria’s Political Landscape By Dr. Akinlooye Sarafadeen Olatunde, PhD The phrase “Emi Lo Kan” — meaning “It’s my turn” — popularized by the current President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu , has evolved beyond a campaign slogan. It has become a political anthem, particularly among leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Yet, while it resonated as a rallying cry during the presidential campaign, its growing adoption across different states and political circles raises deep questions about the direction of Nigeria’s democracy . The aftermath of the “Emi Lo Kan” success at the national level has not produced the kind of transformation Nigerians hoped for. The country continues to battle worsening economic hardship, insecurity, unemployment, and a decline in the standard of living. These realities suggest that the “turn-by-turn” mentality may not be serving the true purpose of de...

  𝙉𝙊 𝙍𝙊𝙊𝙈 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙀𝙓𝙋𝙀𝙍𝙄𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙎: 𝙊𝙈𝙄𝙎𝘼𝙆𝙄𝙉 𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙉𝘿𝙎 𝘼𝙎 𝙄𝙁𝙀’𝙎 𝙏𝙀𝙎𝙏𝙀𝘿 𝙑𝙊𝙄𝘾𝙀 𝙒𝙃𝙄𝙇𝙀 𝘼𝘿𝙀𝙇𝙀𝙆𝙀’𝙎 𝙋𝙀𝙍𝙁𝙊𝙍𝙈𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙀 𝙎𝙏𝙄𝙍𝙎 𝘼 𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝙋𝙊𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙄𝘾𝘼𝙇 𝙊𝙍𝘿𝙀𝙍 𝘐𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢 & 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘤 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘒Ò𝘚Í𝘎Ì𝘙Ì 𝘔𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘐𝘭𝘦-𝘐𝘧𝘦, 𝘖𝘴𝘶𝘯 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 | 𝘖𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘣𝘦𝘳 2025 A new chapter opens in the chronicles of Osun politics one inspired not by empty chants but by effective governance; not by rhetoric, but by responsible representation. Governor Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke has changed the very language of leadership in Osun . His governance is not a carnival of noise but a classroom of results. Under his watch, government has returned to the people roads repaired, schools revived, hospitals functional, and civil servants rehumanized. Osun breathes again through performance, not propaganda. Yet, governance cannot t...

  Withheld Osun LG funds: State AG Can Sue On Behalf Of LGs, Abuja Court Rules Withheld Osun LG funds: State AG Can Sue On Behalf Of LGs, Abuja Court Rules  ›  ›  Withheld Osun LG funds: State AG Can Sue On Behalf Of LGs, Abuja Court Rules Withheld Osun LG funds: State AG Can Sue On Behalf Of LGs, Abuja Court Rules  Oct 17, 2025     Administrator     No Comment    6  Views   Share on Withheld Osun LG funds: State AG can sue on behalf of LGs, Abuja court rules A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday, ruled that state Attorneys-General has locus standi (legal right) to file suits on behalf of their Local Governments. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the ruling in a case brought by the Attorney-General of Osun State against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) on the withheld funds of Osun State Local Governments. The judge, in the ruling dismissed an applicatio...

 A Good Term Deserves Another: Governor Ademola Adeleke , the Architect of a New Osun State It is often said that a good term deserves another, and this timeless adage perfectly encapsulates the visionary leadership and transformative governance of the Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke . Since his assumption of office, Governor Adeleke has redefined governance through purposeful leadership, massive infrastructural renewal, and people-oriented policies that have repositioned Osun State for sustainable growth and development. Indeed, Osun has become a model of progress — a state now fondly described as “ a new London ” due to the rapid modernization of its towns and cities. The Governor’s achievements cut across all sectors — from quality road networks, improved healthcare delivery, and renovation of schools, to youth empowerment and social welfare programmes. These laudable efforts have brought smiles to the faces of citizens and renewed hope...

  𝙆Ò𝙎Í𝙂Ì𝙍Ì 𝙍𝙄𝙎𝙄𝙉𝙂: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚’𝙨 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙄𝙛𝙚! 𝘍𝘖𝘙 𝘐𝘔𝘔𝘌𝘋𝘐𝘈𝘛𝘌 𝘙𝘌𝘓𝘌𝘈𝘚𝘌 𝘐𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺: 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘤 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘒Ò𝘚Í𝘎Ì𝘙Ì 𝘔𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 As the political horizon brightens toward 2027, the time has come for every true PDP delegate and stakeholder in Ife Federal Constituency to stand behind a man whose passion for service and progressive vision burn brighter than ever Otunba Omisakin James Adebayo (KÒSÍGÌRÌ). KÒSÍGÌRÌ is not just another aspirant; he is a movement  a symbol of purposeful representation, of a new era where Ile-Ife ’s voice will thunder with pride and clarity at the national level. His vision for Ile-Ife aligns perfectly with the transformational leadership of our dynamic Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke , whose Imole agenda has become a beacon of progress across Osun State . To the PDP ...