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Adeleke Threatens N5 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against Osun APC
Adeleke Threatens N5 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against Osun APC. The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday, threatened a N5bn defamation lawsuit against the opposition All Progressives Congress in the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The threat followed an alarm by the APC that a certain chieftain of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State was plotting a violent attack ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state.
The Osun APC’s Director of Media and Information, Mr Kola Olabisi, in a statement on Wednesday, referenced certain viral video, in which an unnamed PDP chieftain spoke of bombing the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Osun State.
Olabisi said the PDP chieftain, in the video, expressed apprehension that the party may not win the 2026 governorship election in Osun.
According to the APC, the said PDP chieftain was captured in the video saying: “It is the example of what the APC would do in Osun State that it did in Edo State last week. Whoever wants to die, let him die.
“There ought to have been a clandestine arrangement where one or two chartered bomb-laced helicopters would have been stationed in the neighbouring Delta State from where they would have successfully bombed the INEC office, where close to 150 and 200 innocent people including the Resident Electoral Commissioner, the Assistant Inspector General of Police, the Returning Officer and presiding officers would have met their untimely death.
“I can remember that we suggested the same maximum violence for Osun State during the 2022 elections in the state but it was needless as we won the election. We must realise the fact that the Osun APC never knew that they could lose the 2022 governorship election. If we slack now and allow them to win the 2026 governorship election, there is no way that the PDP would take it back from them again till eternity.
“We must be prepared towards the next election and be ready to kill close to 200 innocent people, including the REC, the AIG, the Returning Officer and the Presiding Officers through the bombing of the INEC office so that they won’t be able to either collate or count the ballot papers let alone announce any result.
“We should work towards it as no one would know who might have carried out the dastardly act. Go and kill the people to implicate the INEC. They won’t be able to declare the results. It would attract the attention of the United Nations.”
Commenting, Olabisi expressed dismay that close to a week after the video went viral, neither the Osun governor nor the PDP leadership in the state had condemned it, saying that the development had made the governor and his party prime suspects in the alleged plan.
He subsequently urged the Inspector-General of Police to investigate the matter to bring to book whoever might be behind the alleged plan to spill the blood during elections.
Olabisi added, “Why are Governor Adeleke and his co-travellers afraid of losing the election when it was apparent that it was a party that lost to the PDP and the heavens did not fall? In a similar manner, when Governor Adeleke loses the forthcoming governorship election, the heavens would also not cave in.
“If the PDP promoters of violence should be allowed to act according to their threat, it would be on record that a clarion call was earlier made to the security agencies in this regard. Prevention is far better than cure.”
Reacting, Mr Olawale Rasheed, the spokesperson for Governor Adeleke, threatened to direct his lawyers to sue Olabisi and demand N5bn as damages over the allegations.
Describing Olabisi’s statement as irresponsible, Rasheed asked him to retract the unfounded allegations or face legal action.
“The allegation is reprehensible, baseless and defamatory. Mr Governor has ordered his lawyers to review the situation and demand retraction as the governor did not and has not in any way planned or plotted any attack on either INEC or any electoral official.
“Upon failure to retract the offensive publication, the state director faces a potential libel suit to the tune of N5bn damages. This deliberate falsehood will have consequences.
“Ever since the Edo election, many operatives of Osun APC have been boasting across media platforms to violently rig 2026 governorship elections. We have all the clips of threats and vow to snatch 2026 ballots at all costs.
“As a populist and performing leader, Governor Adeleke is, however, not bothered by those rantings, as the Osun PDP has the enhanced backing of the people of Osun State,” Rasheed said.
The National Vice-Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-East, Dr Ijeomah Arodiogbu, has maintained that there is no constitutional provision preventing Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, from contesting the Imo West senatorial seat in the 2027 elections while still serving as governor.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
News reports that Arodiogbu, who also serves as the South-East Co-Zonal Coordinator of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, made the clarification while responding to arguments questioning the governor’s eligibility.
He cited Section 183 of the 1999 Constitution, which states that “the Governor shall not, during the period when he holds office, hold any other executive office or paid employment in any capacity whatsoever.”
According to him, the provision only prohibits a sitting governor from occupying two offices simultaneously and does not prevent the person from seeking a party nomination, contesting or winning another election.
Arodiogbu also referenced Section 68(1)(f) of the Constitution, which requires a lawmaker to vacate his legislative seat upon assuming an executive position.
He argued that the provision recognises the possibility of moving between executive and legislative offices, provided the two positions are not held at the same time.
He said, “There is no constitutional impediment against Senator Hope Uzodinma’s aspiration. The Constitution does not require a sitting governor to resign merely because he desires to contest another election. What it forbids is dual occupancy of offices.
“Should he win the senatorial election, he would resign as Governor before taking the oath of office as a Senator. That is the clear position of the law.”
The APC chieftain further stated that appellate courts, in interpreting Sections 66, 107, 137, 182 and 183 of the Constitution, had held that resignation was only necessary when a candidate was about to assume a new office.
He added that no provision of the Electoral Act imposes a general restriction on a sitting governor seeking election into the Senate.
Arodiogbu also argued that Uzodimma’s tenure, which is expected to end in January 2028, does not constitute a legal obstacle, insisting that any transition would be carried out in accordance with the Constitution after the inauguration of the new National Assembly.
He said, “The law is clear, the Constitution is clear, and the judicial authorities support this position.
“Those peddling the contrary view are either deliberately misinterpreting the Constitution or attempting to create political distraction. Senator Hope Uzodinma remains free to pursue his legitimate political aspiration without any constitutional disability.”
He reaffirmed the APC’s support for Uzodimma as its candidate for the Imo West senatorial seat and urged party members to disregard what he described as speculative legal arguments.
Meanwhile, the Federal High Court in Abuja had, on October 29, ruled that former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, won the APC senatorial primary for the district.
The Imo State Government has indicated that it would appeal the judgment.
Human rights activist and chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Aisha Yesufu, has vowed that the party will adopt a tougher approach ahead of the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Yesufu declared that the NDC would be both refined and rugged, insisting that no group or individual had a “monopoly of madness.”
She warned that the party would not tolerate intimidation or attacks against its members, adding that supporters would stand their ground whenever they were threatened.
Naija News reports that she made the declaration on Thursday following an attack on NDC supporters ahead of the party’s town hall meeting at the Classic Event Centre in the Oregun area of Lagos State.
According to Yesufu, the political campaign was not solely about the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, but belonged to everyone supporting the movement.
She said, “In 2023 we were refined, in 2027 we will be refined and rugged. Nobody has monopoly of madness and anybody wey say him dey crase we go send am go psychiatric hospital. We are not slaves, we are citizens. This campaign is not Peter Gregory Obi campaign, it is our campaign.”
Recall that the NDC town hall meeting in Oregun, Lagos State, turned violent after suspected political thugs invaded the venue and attacked party supporters.
According to The Cable, the attackers, who were armed with cutlasses, cudgels and stones, disrupted the event and forced participants to flee for safety.
Chairs and other items at the venue were reportedly scattered during the attack.
The incident allegedly left some supporters injured and several vehicles damaged. A journalist covering the event was also reportedly assaulted, while his recording equipment was taken.
The confrontation later spread to Kudirat Abiola Way, disrupting traffic before police operatives arrived and fired tear gas to disperse the crowd.
The Zamfara State Commissioner for Commerce, Tasiu Musa Shinkafi, has died at the age of 50.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Shinkafi reportedly passed away on Wednesday in Kaduna State following a brief illness.
News reports that Governor Dauda Lawal announced the commissioner’s death in a statement issued through his spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris.
Reacting to the development, Lawal expressed sadness over the loss, describing Shinkafi’s death as an irreparable loss to the state government and the people of Zamfara.
The governor noted that the late commissioner’s contributions to governance, politics and public service would remain memorable.
He said, “With heavy hearts and in total submission to the will of Almighty Allah (T), we received the shocking news of the passing of the Commissioner for Commerce, Tasiu Musa Shinkafi.
“Tasiu’s death is a great loss not only to his family and the state government, but also to the people of Zamfara.
“He will be remembered for his dedication, honesty, and commitment to Zamfara State.
“He served diligently as Commissioner for Youth and Sport before being redeployed to the Ministry of Commerce.
“As a valued member of my administration and a brother in service, his contributions to governance, politics, and public service will be remembered.
“May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings and give his family the strength to bear this great loss.”
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