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Oyetola faulted by C’ttee he constituted to find out why APC lost 2022 election in Osun

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September 9, 2023

Oyetola faulted by C’ttee he constituted to find out why APC lost 2022 election in Osun

A committee constituted by the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has revealed 14 reasons why the party failed in the 2022 governorship election and the 2023 general elections.

The committee, which was headed by former minister of health, Professor Isaac Adewole, submitted its report to the party’s leadership on Saturday in Osogbo.

The report identified poor leadership and irregular payment of salaries, among the reasons former Governor Gboyega Oyetola lost his re-election bid and APC’s poor outing during the 2023 general election.

Professor Adewole, while presenting the report to Oyetola, who is now the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, said, “We’ve identified 14 failure enablers among which are: the disconnection between the government and the governed, poor leadership, irregular payment of salaries and pensions, poor reward system, imposition by party leaders, mismanagement of the event following the death of Senator Isiaka Adeleke and the consequent nomination of a candidate for the Osun West Senatorial by-election in 2017 and others.”

Others are, “Indiscipline and anti-party activities, agitation of Osun West agenda known as ‘West Lokan’, lack of commitment by party leaders and members, undue desire to grab money allocated to wards and units by leaders, ineffective use of the media to project achievements of the governor, inadequate preparation for the election, poor election management and insecurity.”

Reading out part of the committee’s recommendations, Adewole said: “We must curb party indiscipline and pave the way for party primaries. There is no need for us to collect money for forms when we have anointed candidates. The money should be returned to those who purchased forms.

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“At the end of every election, we must reconcile those who lost out. There should be standing committees to deal with reconciliation after every election. We should also negotiate with interest groups to have a larger support base. Public elected officials should be charged specific levies or amounts to fund the party on a monthly or annual basis, in line with the party’s constitution.

“The immediate past governor and minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, remains the leader of the party in line with the party’s constitution. He must maintain a large heart and big pocket to galvanize the party.”

Responding to the report, Oyetola promised that the party would review the recommendations and implement them for the unity of the party.

“We are gathered here to receive the report that will further strengthen our party and lubricate the Omoluabi family chain that exists in the party. We have listened carefully to the report.

“The next step will be for the party to set up an implementation committee, which will review the recommendations and take appropriate steps to implement them without much ado. Once the recommendations are implemented, we will have resolved to work together as a family to sustain the progress, peace, and development of the APC in Osun State.

“As a party, we will continue to harness our resources to take care of the interests of the youth, women, and the generality of the party members. We will empower them to find useful expressions for their innate talents, skills, and competencies so that they can contribute their quota to the development of the party, the state, and Nigeria at large.”

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Ogun Lawmaker Rasheed Kashamu Defects from PDP to APC

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December 15, 2025

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Ogun Lawmaker Rasheed Kashamu Defects from PDP to APC

Mr. Rasheed Kashamu, Ijebu-North 1 lawmaker in the Ogun State House of Assembly, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

The defection, announced on Monday during a plenary session at the Assembly Complex, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, was communicated through a letter read by the Speaker of the House, Oludaisi Elemide. Kashamu, who served as Deputy Minority Whip, cited irreconcilable differences and factional divisions within the PDP at both state and national levels as reasons for his move.

Elemide noted that Kashamu’s decision was aimed at aligning with progressive forces in Ogun State and supporting the development agenda of Governor Dapo Abiodun. “After reviewing the current state of affairs of the PDP, marked by unresolved leadership crises, he resolved, in consultation with his supporters, to join the APC and back the ISEYA agenda of Governor Abiodun and the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu,” the Speaker said.

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Kashamu formally joined the APC at his Oke-Sopen Ward in Ijebu-Igbo, Ijebu-North Local Government Area, accompanied by his supporters, while lawmakers welcomed him into the Assembly’s majority caucus. His wife, uncle, and other well-wishers were present to witness the event.

Meanwhile, the Ogun State House of Assembly also acknowledged a letter from Governor Dapo Abiodun seeking the confirmation of Mr. Abdul Najeem Olayinka as Auditor-General for Local Governments following the retirement of Mr. Lamidi Mulero.

Elemide directed the nominee to appear before the House for screening on December 17 and to submit 30 copies of his curriculum vitae and credentials by 10:00 a.m. on December 16, as part of the confirmation process.

This development marks a significant political shift in Ogun State, strengthening the APC’s presence in the House of Assembly ahead of upcoming elections.

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Ex-Osun Assembly Speaker Najeem Salaam Wins ADC Guber Primary

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December 15, 2025

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Dr. Najeem Salaam, former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly

Ex-Osun Assembly Speaker Najeem Salaam Wins ADC Guber Primary

Dr. Najeem Salaam, former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, has emerged as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate for the 2026 Osun State election, securing an overwhelming victory at the party’s primary election on Monday.

The primary, held in Osogbo, saw 528 delegates accredited, including 482 local government and ward delegates and 53 special delegates. Of the votes cast, 520 were validly credited to Salaam, while eight votes were declared invalid, confirming his landslide win.

Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, Chairman of the ADC Primary Election Committee, officially declared Salaam as the party’s flagbearer, empowering him to lead the party into the 2026 gubernatorial race.

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In his acceptance speech, Salaam thanked delegates and ADC leadership for their confidence, vowing to champion the party’s vision and represent the people of Osun State effectively in the upcoming election.

Salaam’s nomination adds momentum to a highly competitive political landscape in Osun State, where other parties, including the Accord Party and All Progressives Congress (APC), have also concluded their nominations. Governor Ademola Adeleke secured the Accord Party ticket, while the APC confirmed Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji as its flagbearer.

Political analysts note that Salaam’s experience as a legislative leader and grassroots mobiliser positions him as a strong contender in the 2026 Osun governorship election, signaling an intense contest across major parties.

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El-Rufai Denies Claim on 2027 Presidency, Calls Viral Report Fake News

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December 15, 2025

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El-Rufai Denies Claim on 2027 Presidency, Calls Viral Report Fake News

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has dismissed as false a viral report alleging that he commented on which region should produce Nigeria’s president in 2027, describing the claim as fake news.

The report, which circulated widely on social media, alleged that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain said it was the South’s turn to produce the next president. Reacting on Monday via X (formerly Twitter), El-Rufai categorically denied making such a statement.

“My attention has been drawn to a trending fake news item alleging that I specified which region of the country should produce the president in 2027. This claim is untrue, despite its virality,” he said.

El-Rufai stressed that he did not express such views in any speech, interview or social media post, noting that his opinions are only conveyed through his verifiable official platforms.

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He also faulted the practice of attributing opinions to him based on articles written by others, even when such articles are shared on his platforms as part of broader national discourse.

“It is wrong and improper to attribute to me opinion articles written by other authors, even when I share such articles on my platforms as contributions to the national conversation,” he said.

The former governor warned that the spread of misinformation and irresponsible politicking on social media poses a serious threat to public trust and democratic debate.

“These clarifications are crucial as we confront the deliberate misuse of social media for the spread of fake news,” El-Rufai stated, adding that fake news platforms should not be accorded any credibility.

He further urged journalists, media organisations and members of the public to verify information before publishing or sharing it, cautioning that failure to do so undermines the integrity of the media.

“In this age of falsehood, the obligation to verify information before posting or publishing has become more important than ever,” he said, lamenting what he described as the growing alignment of some media actors with unverified social media narratives.

El-Rufai concluded by reiterating that no political views should be attributed to him unless they are explicitly expressed on his official social media accounts or during interviews with reputable media organisations.