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“Alaafin Expresses Anger As Makinde Appoints Ladoja Chairman Of Oyo Obas Council”.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Thursday inaugurated the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, which had not been active for 15 years, with the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, appointed as its first chairman. The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, was notably absent from the ceremony held at the House of Chiefs, Parliament Building, Ibadan.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Governor Makinde stated that the chairmanship of the council will rotate among the Olubadan, the Alaafin, and the Soun of Ogbomoso, with each monarch serving a two-year term. He said this arrangement was intended to promote unity, harmony, and cooperation among the state’s traditional institutions.
However, the Alaafin’s media aide, Bode Durojaye, countered Makinde’s statement, saying no meeting occurred between the governor and the three monarchs regarding the rotational leadership. The palace clarified that the Alaafin never endorsed the rotational arrangement and had previously communicated the state’s position through a memo from the Oyo Council of Elders.
The inauguration comes amid rumors of a feud between the Alaafin and Oba Ladoja, fueled by a viral video showing the two monarchs seemingly avoiding each other during a public function. Oba Ladoja, however, dismissed these claims, saying there is no tension and that the social media narrative is a misunderstanding.
During the inauguration, Oba Ladoja urged the public to view the council as a platform for collective governance rather than individual competition. He emphasized that the council’s role is to ensure peace and safety in their domains while contributing to the state’s progress.
Governor Makinde reiterated the importance of the council, noting that traditional institutions are vital partners in governance and community development. He described the inauguration as a step toward strengthening these institutions after years of inactivity.
The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Ademola Ojo, highlighted the council’s role in promoting cultural preservation, communal harmony, and socio-economic development.
Oba Ladoja also addressed claims that he had snubbed the Alaafin at a recent interfaith gathering, explaining that his actions were misinterpreted due to seating arrangements and late arrival. He stressed there is no conflict and affirmed his commitment to unity and progress within Oyo’s traditional institutions.
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Primary Fallout: New Disclosures Of Presidency’s Stunning Inaction Leaves Defeated APC Aspirants Fuming.
A National Working Committee (NWC) member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has explicitly denied claims that President Bola Tinubu interfered in the party’s recent primary disputes. The official clarified that neither the President nor any representative from the Presidency reached out to national party leaders regarding a potential review of the primary results.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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No Presidential Intervention: The source stated that if the President intended to influence the outcome for his own interests, he would have done so prior to the primaries.
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Primary Results Finalized: Regarding the controversies in Lagos State, the official confirmed that the results are secure, no changes will be made, and the candidates’ names are prepared for submission to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal.
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Petitions Dismissed: The NWC member noted that less than two percent of the petitions filed by dissatisfied aspirants were successful, effectively rendering the original primary results final.
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Official Response: When approached for comment, APC National Secretary Ajibola Basiru declined to discuss the matter, citing that it remains an internal party affair.
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Delta Power Showdown: Ned Nwoko Launches Explosive Challenge Against Okowa’s APC Senatorial Ticket.
Delta North Senatorial District representative, Ned Nwoko, has formally contested the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary results that led to the victory of former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Contested Membership Status: Reports indicate that Nwoko’s petition centers on the allegation that Okowa failed to formally resign from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before joining the APC.
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Context of Defection: Ifeanyi Okowa, along with Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, joined the APC on April 23.
Broader Internal Challenges
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Rivers State Contention: Similar disputes have emerged in Rivers State, where aspirants are challenging the candidacy of Kingsley Chinda, the current Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.
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Party Stance: APC officials have dismissed these concerns, asserting that inclusion in the party register is sufficient evidence of membership.
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Internal Authority: Emphasizing that party membership is an internal affair, a source noted that the APC alone holds the authority to determine its members, stating that defectors are not required to publicize their specific registration dates.
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Political Earthquake: APC Rejects Review Of Primary Results, Leaving Aggrieved Aspirants In The Cold.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially closed the door on any potential review of its 2027 primary election results, despite ongoing protests and petitions from dissatisfied aspirants.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Party leadership has confirmed that work on the submitted results is complete, and the final list of candidates is being prepared for upload to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal. A senior official and member of the National Working Committee (NWC), speaking on the condition of anonymity, stated that no changes to the results are being considered, noting that the official timeline for primaries and appeals has already elapsed.
Response to Petitions
While many aggrieved aspirants—particularly from states like Lagos, Delta, Zamfara, Kogi, Rivers, Plateau, and Osun—have demanded fresh primaries, the party maintains that most of these complaints are without merit.
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Frivolous Claims: According to party officials, reports from the election appeal panels found that many petitions were “frivolous” or centered on issues outside the scope of the primary process, such as pre-primary zoning disputes or candidate clearance concerns.
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Limited Impact: The party noted that the vast majority of the 109 senatorial districts and 360 House of Representatives constituencies did not record any appeals, and valid appeals did not significantly alter the primary outcomes.
Impact on Candidates
The primaries, held between May 16 and 18, saw at least 54 serving federal lawmakers lose their bids for return tickets. As the party awaits the release of INEC access codes for its nomination portal, the leadership remains firm that the announced results are final and that no further review will be conducted.
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