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Oyo 2027: Adelabu Still Leading – Aide Shuts Down Consensus Rumours.

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An aide to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has refuted reports claiming that the senator representing Oyo South, Sharafadeen Alli, has been adopted as the consensus governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 election in Oyo State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The aide, Otunba Femi Awogboro, maintained that Adelabu remains one of the leading aspirants and a strong contender for the party’s ticket. He described the claims surrounding Alli’s alleged adoption as false and misleading.

Awogboro also rejected assertions that such a decision was reached during a meeting at the Lagos residence of President Bola Tinubu, clarifying that the gathering in question was merely a Sallah courtesy visit and not a political meeting to select a candidate.

He explained that Adelabu was absent from the visit because he was performing the Lesser Hajj, adding that a decision of such magnitude could not have been taken without his presence and that of other key party leaders.

According to him, any serious move to adopt a consensus candidate would have involved prominent figures such as Bisi Akande and Olusegun Osoba, alongside major stakeholders from Oyo State.

Awogboro further noted that there has been no official statement from the President endorsing any aspirant, stressing that such a decision would require extensive consultations across the party’s structures.

He added that the President would only support a loyal and credible candidate capable of competing strongly against any contender backed by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde in the 2027 election.

Awogboro urged party members and Adelabu’s supporters to remain calm and continue their support, insisting that the minister possesses the experience and credentials needed to lead the state and remains a top contender in the race.

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‘I Was Not Happy With My Skin’ – Actress Habibat Jinadu Opens Up About Bleaching.

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Nollywood actress Habibat Jinadu has disclosed that she bleached her skin in a bid to secure more acting opportunities in the movie industry.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The actress made the revelation during an interview with BBC Yoruba, where she explained that she initially believed her dark complexion and slim body were limiting her chances of getting movie roles.

According to Jinadu, she felt pressured to change her physical appearance because she believed the industry favoured light-skinned and chubby actresses.

She said she decided to bleach her skin in the hope of increasing her chances of being cast in movies, adding that the decision initially appeared to yield the desired results.

Jinadu, however, disclosed that the change in her appearance made it difficult for some people to recognise her, while she also began experiencing skin injuries and tears from minor bruises on movie sets.

She said: “I bleached my skin because if you were dark-skinned, then you would not get a role. Also, if you were not chubby but slim, you would not get a role. So, I went ahead, bleached my skin and started expecting to get roles. And indeed, I started getting roles. But people could not recognise me any longer. If I stepped out to buy something, people would go like, ‘You look familiar,’ ‘You look like an actress,’ and all sorts. I was not happy with it, but I kept on pushing.

“Then, I started sustaining injuries and tears from minor bruises on sets and all. It all dawned on me when I got pregnant in 2023. And when you are pregnant, you cannot bleach your skin. When I eventually stopped, people started abusing me and calling me all sorts of names.”

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‘I’m Not Happy With The Victory’ – Okorocha Makes Surprising Revelation After Court Ruling.

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Former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has said he is not particularly happy about being declared the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Imo West Senatorial District by the Federal High Court in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The court had ordered the incumbent governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, to stop parading himself as the APC candidate for the Imo West senatorial election scheduled for January 16, 2027.

In his ruling, Justice Obiora Egwuatu held that evidence before the court showed that Okorocha secured the majority of votes cast during the party’s primary election.

The judge consequently directed the APC to recognise Okorocha as the winner of the exercise and forward his name to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as its candidate for the Imo West seat in the 2027 general elections.

Reacting to the judgment during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Okorocha said the ruling had cleared up allegations previously made against him.

He explained that his satisfaction with the judgment was not because he had been declared the winner, but because it had corrected what he described as false claims about him.

Okorocha said: “Thousands of Nigerians have called and come to my office to congratulate me. I’m also not happy that I was declared the winner, but my happiness lies in the fact that the misgivings have been corrected.

“If you recall this started in your station, Channels that I was arrested for forgery with documents relating to the Imo West senatorial primaries, but the court has put that to rest today, saying that it’s not true.

“So, if there is anybody at fault, it’s the opponents that forged all the documents, but my problem is that we have not gone so much into investigative journalism and if that has taken place this false rumor won’t have taken place.”

The former governor also maintained that he was never arrested by the Nigeria Police Force, insisting that the court’s decision had helped put the allegation to rest.

He added: “I wasn’t arrested and never was I arrested; this court victory today has put that to rest somehow.”

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‘The Judgement Made Me Happy’ – Ganduje Reveals Feelings During Okorocha Visit.

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Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, on Thursday paid a congratulatory visit to former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, at his residence in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The visit followed a Federal High Court judgment in Abuja, which declared Okorocha the winner of the APC primary for the Imo West Senatorial District.

Speaking during the visit, Ganduje said he was pleased when he heard about the court ruling, describing it as a well-deserved victory for the former governor.

“I was excited when I heard the judgment. It is a well-deserved victory and a vindication of your struggle,” he told Okorocha.

In his response, the former Imo governor expressed appreciation to Ganduje for the visit, describing him as a genuine friend and brother who had stood by him during difficult moments.

Earlier on Thursday, Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered Governor Hope Uzodimma to stop presenting himself as the APC candidate for the Imo West senatorial election scheduled for January 16, 2027.

The judge ruled that Uzodimma did not emerge victorious in the party’s primary election conducted on May 18 and monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

According to the court, the evidence presented showed that Okorocha secured the majority of votes cast during the primary and should therefore be recognised as the winner.

Justice Egwuatu consequently directed the APC to submit Okorocha’s name to INEC as its candidate for the senatorial election.

However, the Imo State Government has rejected the judgment and vowed to appeal the decision at the Court of Appeal.

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