Lack of Policy Articulation: Media personality Rufai Oseni criticized 2027 presidential candidate Peter Obi following his appearance on Channels Television, stating that his interview lacked a proper breakdown of policy details [cite: Nigerian-media-personality-Rufai-Oseni-has-criticised-the-Nigeria-Democratic-Congress-NDC-2027-presidential-candidate-Peter-Obi-over-claims-that-he-failed-to-provide-clear-policy-details-on-how-he-intended-to-address-Nigeria-s-challenges-if-elected-as-president., reports-that-Oseni-made-the-remarks-on-monday-while-reacting-to-Peter-Obi-s-interview-on-Channels-Television-on-sunday., Speaking-during-ARISE-Television-s-Morning-Show-Oseni-said-there-was-no-proper-articulation-of-Peter-Obi-s-policy-details.].....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

No Agreement Exists: Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat explicitly stated that there is no agreement or arrangement binding him to a single term if he wins the 2027 governorship election [cite: Lagos-State-Deputy-Governor-Obafemi-Hamzat-has-said-there-is-no-agreement-that-he-would-spend-only-one-term-if-he-emerges-as-governor-of-the-state-in-the-2027-governor-ship-election., Hamzat-also-dismissed-reports-of-a-possible-one-term-arrangement-if-he-becomes-governor., When-asked-if-there-was-any-agreement-that-he-would-serve-for-only-one-term-he-replied-Agreement-No-there-s-no-agreement.].....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Vision for Governance: He emphasized that his primary focus will be enhancing residents’ quality of life through enhanced public services, robust infrastructure, and improved security [cite: Hamzat-who-spoke-in-an-interview-with-Vanguard-on-his-ambition-and-plans-for-Lagos-said-his-focus-would-be-on-improving-the-lives-of-residents-through-better-governance-security-infrastructure-and-public-services.].

2027 Campaign and Policy Manifestos

• Extensive Planning: Hamzat revealed that his administration’s comprehensive 537-page manifesto has undergone careful reviews and stakeholder consultations to establish practical, cost-effective timelines [cite: On-his-plans-ahead-of-the-2027-election-Hamzat-disclosed-that-his-manifesto-is-being-reviewed-after-consultations-with-different-groups-across-the-state., reports-that-he-said-the-document-covers-several-areas-including-education-healthcare-security-water-supply-and-urban-development-adding-that-the-goal-is-to-create-practical-plans-with-clear-costs-and-timelines., Our-manifesto-is-ready-We-re-just-looking-at-it-because-it-s-very-heavy-It-s-about-537-pages-Hamzat-said.].

• Security Commitments: Upgrading security infrastructure using advanced technology remains a core priority, with assurances that necessary funding will be allocated to keep the state safe [cite: Hamzat-said-improving-security-would-be-among-his-major-priorities-promising-to-expand-the-use-of-technology-and-strengthen-existing-security-systems., We-will-spend-whatever-money-we-need-to-spend-We-ll-do-whatever-we-need-to-do-to-make-sure-that-our-state-is-secure-he-said.].

Relationship with Governor Sanwo-Olu

• Solid Partnership: Dismissing fears of friction, Hamzat reaffirmed his long-standing friendship and professional harmony with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, noting that any normal disagreements in governance are always resolved for the public good [cite: On-his-relationship-with-Governor-Sanwo-Olu-Hamzat-said-they-have-been-friends-for-years-and-ruled-out-any-possible-conflict-between-them-if-he-succeeds-his-principal., The-governor-is-my-principal-If-we-didn-t-fight-all-these-years-we-have-been-working-together-why-would-we-disagree-when-we-are-handing-over-he-said., He-added-that-disagreements-are-normal-in-government-but-should-be-resolved-in-the-interest-of-the-people.].

Denial of Involvement: Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko strongly denied allegations that he had a hand in his late wife’s death or used her for money rituals, calling the claims hurtful and completely baseless [cite: Veteran-Nollywood-actor-Jide-Kosoko-has-reacted-to-allegations-linking-him-to-the-death-of-his-late-wife-denying-any-involvement-in-the-incident., Kosoko-rejected-the-claims-that-he-had-anything-to-do-with-his-wife-s-death-describing-the-allegations-as-hurtful-and-without-proof., The-movie-star-said-those-spreading-the-claims-should-be-ready-to-face-the-same-accusations-if-they-believe-such-stories-adding-that-he-never-harmed-his-wife-or-used-her-for-any-ritual-purpose., He-said-I-didn-t-use-my-wife-for-ritual-Those-accusing-me-should-use-their-wives-too-I-don-t-have-a-hand-in-my-wife-s-death-Those-accusing-me-s-are-unfortunate-and-useless-people-I-never-wanted-to-marry-a-second-wife-It-was-longer-throat-that-made-me-do-so-but-I-must-admit-she-is-a-good-wife.].....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Call Out to Accusers: During an interview with FeelRightNews TV, Kosoko hit back at his critics, questioning their lack of evidence and stating that those spreading malicious stories should be ready to face similar accusations [cite: reports-that-the-actor-spoke-during-an-interview-with-FeelRightNews-TV-where-he-addressed-the-accusations-made-against-him-over-the-years., Kosoko-rejected-the-claims-that-he-had-anything-to-do-with-his-wife-s-death-describing-the-allegations-as-hurtful-and-without-proof., He-questioned-why-some-people-would-make-such-serious-accusations-against-him-without-evidence, The-movie-star-said-those-spreading-the-claims-should-be-ready-to-face-the-same-accusations-if-they-believe-such-stories-adding-that-he-never-harmed-his-wife-or-used-her-for-any-ritual-purpose., He-said-I-didn-t-use-my-wife-for-ritual-Those-accusing-me-should-use-their-wives-too-I-don-t-have-a-hand-in-my-wife-s-death-Those-accusing-me-s-are-unfortunate-and-useless-people-I-never-wanted-to-marry-a-second-wife-It-was-longer-throat-that-made-me-doso-but-I-must-admit-she-is-a-good-wife.].

Family Life and Marriages

• Explanation on Re-marriage: Kosoko revealed that marrying again was not originally part of his plans, attributing his decision to circumstances and “longer throat,” while praising his current wife as a supportive and good partner [cite: The-actor-also-spoke-about-his-family-life-revealing-that-getting-married-to-another-wife-was-not-part-of-his-original-plan., He-explained-that-circumstances-influenced-his-decision-while-also-acknowledging-that-his-second-wife-has-been-supportive-and-caring., He-said-I-didn-t-use-my-wife-for-ritual-Those-accusing-me-should-use-their-wives-too-I-don-t-have-a-hand-in-my-wife-s-death-Those-accusing-me-s-are-unfortunate-and-useless-people-I-never-wanted-to-marry-a-second-wife-It-was-longer-throat-that-made-me-do-so-but-I-must-admit-she-is-a-good-wife.].

• Marital History: The actor has been married to multiple women over his lifetime, including his first wife Ganiyat (a customs officer and mother to actresses Sola and Bidemi Kosoko), his second wife Henrietta (a prominent Nollywood actress who passed away in 2016 at 53), and his surviving wife, Karimat Kosoko [cite: Jide-Kosoko-was-married-to-Ganiyat-Kosoko-Henrietta-Kosoko-Karimat-Kareemat-Kosoko-and-other-wives-at-different-periods-of-his-life., His-first-wife-Ganiyat-was-a-businesswoman-who-worked-with-the-Nigerian-Customs-Service-and-their-marriage-produced-children-including-actresses-Sola-Kosoko-and-Bidemi-Kosoko., His-second-wife-Henrietta-was-a-Nollywood-actress-and-a-member-of-the-Association-of-Nigerian-Theatre-Arts-Practitioners-ANTP-she-died-in-2016-at-the-age-of-53., His-surviving-wife-is-Karimat-Kareemat-Kosoko-whom-he-remains-married-to-after-the-deaths-of-some-of-his-former-wives.].