Communication Cut-Off: Professor Wole Alamu negotiated directly with the kidnappers for about three weeks. However, he was forced to block their phone numbers because their constant threats severely spiked his blood pressure and jeopardized his health [cite: The-husband-of-the-Oyo-State-school-principal-Mrs-Rachael-Alamu-who-recently-regained-her-freedom-after-spending-more-than-50-days-in-captivity-has-revealed-how-constant-threats-from-her-abductors-forced-him-to-stop-communicating-with-them., The-husband-Professor-Wole-Alamu-disclosed-that-he-eventually-blocked-the-kidnappers-phone-numbers-after-about-three-weeks-of-negotiations-because-their-messages-and-threats-were-seriously-affecting-his-health.].

Wife’s Resilience: Infensed by the blocked calls, the kidnappers threatened Mrs. Alamu and left a cutlass beside her to induce suicide [cite: According-to-Professor-Alamu-the-kidnappers-later-discovered-that-he-had-blocked-their-phone-numbers-and-confronted-his-wife-in-captivity., The-professor-further-alleged-that-the-kidnappers-left-a-cutlass-beside-his-wife-apparently-expecting-her-to-take-her-own-life.]. She defiantly refused to be intimidated, declaring that neither she nor her captors would take her life.

Quick Security Response: During a thanksgiving service, Professor Alamu praised security forces, noting that the GOC of the 2nd Mechanised Division, the Commissioner of Police, and helicopters were deployed to comb the forest swiftly after the incident [cite: Despite-the-trauma-Professor-Alamu-expressed-appreciation-to-security-agencies-for-their-response-after-the-abduction., He-said-security-personnel-quickly-mobilised-to-the-area-after-the-incident-with-helicopters-deployed-to-search-the-forest-where-the-victims-were-believed-to-have-been-taken.].

Global and Local Backing: The family received international support calls from California and Los Angeles, alongside local visits from various groups, including the Muslim communities of Oyo State and LAUTECH [cite: Nigerians-Foreign-Groups-Offered-Support, Professor-Alamu-said-the-family-s-ordeal-attracted-support-from-individuals-and-organisations-within-and-outside-Nigeria., He-disclosed-that-he-received-calls-from-people-in-California-and-Los-Angeles-in-the-United-States-while-some-international-organisations-also-contacted-him-and-offered-assistance.].

The Claim: While defending his track record on inclusiveness and national unity to appeal to northern voters, Obi claimed that all the commissioners who served under him during his eight-year tenure as Anambra State governor were Muslims.

The Backlash: Taking to his X handle, Onanuga fiercely disputed the statement, calling Obi a “shameless liar” and accusing him of fabricating facts to pander to the northern Muslim electorate.

Shifting Alliances: African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain and veteran journalist Dele Momodu revealed during an interview on News Central TV that former President Olusegun Obasanjo may not be supporting Atiku Abubakar for the 2027 race.

Potential Ticket: Momodu noted that political signals suggest Obasanjo could instead be leaning toward favoring a Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso joint ticket.

The Deciding Factor: According to Momodu, the outcome of the upcoming 2027 presidential election will ultimately hinge on how citizens evaluate the governance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) rather than opposition infighting.