Musiliu Obanikoro, a former Minister of State for Defence, has identified the APC’s Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket as the primary reason for President Bola Tinubu’s loss in Lagos during the 2023 election. Speaking on the Mic On podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, Obanikoro rejected the idea that the defeat was caused by Peter Obi or the Labour Party. Instead, he explained that voters were deeply apprehensive about the potential for Christians to be sidelined under a Muslim-Muslim administration.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Wole Oluyede, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the June 20, 2026, Ekiti State gubernatorial election, has clarified his decision to drop his legal challenge against the poll’s results. Oluyede, who was defeated by All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Governor Biodun Oyebanji, stated that his choice was driven by personal reflection and the broader national interest.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a statement titled “Ekiti 2026: The election that should keep 2027 political strategists awake,” Oluyede emphasized his continued dedication to supporting President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign. He firmly rejected claims that his withdrawal was motivated by financial gain or settlements from the APC government, asserting that his integrity remains intact.

Oluyede clarified that ending his legal petition does not equate to a full endorsement of the election’s proceedings. Instead, he highlighted that the contest offered valuable insights regarding grassroots mobilization, voter engagement, and political strategy that are essential for future elections. Reflecting on the campaign, he noted that the election highlighted shifting dynamics in voter loyalty and served as a warning against taking the electorate for granted.

Addressing his supporters, the PDP candidate commended their resilience and reaffirmed that the party remains a formidable force in Ekiti State, vowing that the PDP will play a central role in the 2027 electoral cycle.

Regarding his initial decision to go to the tribunal, Oluyede explained that his goals were to uncover the truth, scrutinize the electoral process, and protect his reputation. Although he and his team conducted a forensic review of the results and identified areas needing scrutiny, he ultimately chose to move forward following extensive consultations. He concluded that his decision was an act of statesmanship, prioritizing national political objectives over prolonged legal conflict.

“Let me state this categorically: I did not collect a kobo from President Bola Tinubu, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, the APC or anybody else in exchange for withdrawing my case,” Oluyede stated.

Solomon Adeola, the APC’s 2027 gubernatorial candidate for Ogun State, has claimed that former aspirant Iyabo Obasanjo exited the party after he refused her demand to be reimbursed for her campaign expenses. According to a statement from Adeola’s media aide, Kayode Odunaro, the Senator views this request as an insult and evidence that Obasanjo’s political comeback was motivated by financial gain rather than public service.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

While addressing market leaders (the Council of Iyalajes and Babaalajes) in Ilaro over the weekend, Adeola argued that Obasanjo’s behavior demonstrates that she and some opposition figures are primarily interested in accessing the state’s treasury. He recounted that although he had initially approached her in an effort to reconcile party members, her subsequent demands—which included requests for refunds in both dollars and naira—convinced him that she was not truly committed to the party or the state’s welfare.

Adeola further alleged that after failing to extract these payments from him or the APC, Obasanjo sought similar financial arrangements with PDP candidate Ladi Adebutu. Characterizing her actions as “political dishonesty,” the Senator suggested that she left the party because she was offered money elsewhere, vowing to release more information regarding the matter in the future.