Governor’s Action: Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke suspended NURTW operations across motor parks, halted levy collections, and ordered the arrest of anyone operating under the union’s name following violent clashes between rival factions [cite: Nigerian-singer-David-Adeleke-better-known-as-Davido-has-taken-a-swipe-at-the-National-Union-of-Road-Transport-Workers-NURTW-President-Musiliu-Akinsanya-also-known-as-MC-Oluomo-who-over-the-weekend-berated-the-Osun-State-Governor-Ademola-Adeleke-s-decision-to-ban-the-operation-of-NURTW-officials-in-the-state., recalls-that-Governor-Adeleke-had-suspended-NURTW-operations-across-motor-parks-in-osun-halted-the-collection-of-levies-and-directed-security-agencies-to-arrest-anyone-operating-in-the-name-of-the-union-following-violent-clashes-between-rival-factions.].....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• MC Oluomo’s Rejection: During the inauguration of a committee to manage Osun parks, NURTW President MC Oluomo (represented by his deputy Aliyu Issa Ore) rejected the directive, arguing that state governors lack the constitutional authority to suspend a national union [cite: Speaking-during-the-inauguration-of-a-seven-man-committee-to-manage-the-affairs-of-parks-and-garages-in-Osun-State-MC-Oluomo-represented-by-his-deputy-Aliyu-Issa-Ore-rejected-the-state-s-action-insisting-the-governor-lacks-the-authority-to-suspend-the-union., He-said-Today-we-heard-that-the-state-governor-in-Osun-suspended-the-activities-of-our-union-which-they-don-t-have-that-power-Not-a-single-state-governor-has-the-power-to-suspend-the-activities-of-the-union-because-we-are-not-under-any-state.].

Davido’s Reaction

• Public Slap: Responding via his handle, global music star Davido—who is a nephew to Governor Adeleke—dismissed MC Oluomo’s remarks with a sharp jab, writing: “MC Oluomo wey no fit compose sentence dey talk..Kudosuuuu”.

Lack of Policy Articulation: Media personality Rufai Oseni criticized 2027 presidential candidate Peter Obi following his appearance on Channels Television, stating that his interview lacked a proper breakdown of policy details [cite: Nigerian-media-personality-Rufai-Oseni-has-criticised-the-Nigeria-Democratic-Congress-NDC-2027-presidential-candidate-Peter-Obi-over-claims-that-he-failed-to-provide-clear-policy-details-on-how-he-intended-to-address-Nigeria-s-challenges-if-elected-as-president., reports-that-Oseni-made-the-remarks-on-monday-while-reacting-to-Peter-Obi-s-interview-on-Channels-Television-on-sunday., Speaking-during-ARISE-Television-s-Morning-Show-Oseni-said-there-was-no-proper-articulation-of-Peter-Obi-s-policy-details.].....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

No Agreement Exists: Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat explicitly stated that there is no agreement or arrangement binding him to a single term if he wins the 2027 governorship election [cite: Lagos-State-Deputy-Governor-Obafemi-Hamzat-has-said-there-is-no-agreement-that-he-would-spend-only-one-term-if-he-emerges-as-governor-of-the-state-in-the-2027-governor-ship-election., Hamzat-also-dismissed-reports-of-a-possible-one-term-arrangement-if-he-becomes-governor., When-asked-if-there-was-any-agreement-that-he-would-serve-for-only-one-term-he-replied-Agreement-No-there-s-no-agreement.].....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Vision for Governance: He emphasized that his primary focus will be enhancing residents’ quality of life through enhanced public services, robust infrastructure, and improved security [cite: Hamzat-who-spoke-in-an-interview-with-Vanguard-on-his-ambition-and-plans-for-Lagos-said-his-focus-would-be-on-improving-the-lives-of-residents-through-better-governance-security-infrastructure-and-public-services.].

2027 Campaign and Policy Manifestos

• Extensive Planning: Hamzat revealed that his administration’s comprehensive 537-page manifesto has undergone careful reviews and stakeholder consultations to establish practical, cost-effective timelines [cite: On-his-plans-ahead-of-the-2027-election-Hamzat-disclosed-that-his-manifesto-is-being-reviewed-after-consultations-with-different-groups-across-the-state., reports-that-he-said-the-document-covers-several-areas-including-education-healthcare-security-water-supply-and-urban-development-adding-that-the-goal-is-to-create-practical-plans-with-clear-costs-and-timelines., Our-manifesto-is-ready-We-re-just-looking-at-it-because-it-s-very-heavy-It-s-about-537-pages-Hamzat-said.].

• Security Commitments: Upgrading security infrastructure using advanced technology remains a core priority, with assurances that necessary funding will be allocated to keep the state safe [cite: Hamzat-said-improving-security-would-be-among-his-major-priorities-promising-to-expand-the-use-of-technology-and-strengthen-existing-security-systems., We-will-spend-whatever-money-we-need-to-spend-We-ll-do-whatever-we-need-to-do-to-make-sure-that-our-state-is-secure-he-said.].

Relationship with Governor Sanwo-Olu

• Solid Partnership: Dismissing fears of friction, Hamzat reaffirmed his long-standing friendship and professional harmony with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, noting that any normal disagreements in governance are always resolved for the public good [cite: On-his-relationship-with-Governor-Sanwo-Olu-Hamzat-said-they-have-been-friends-for-years-and-ruled-out-any-possible-conflict-between-them-if-he-succeeds-his-principal., The-governor-is-my-principal-If-we-didn-t-fight-all-these-years-we-have-been-working-together-why-would-we-disagree-when-we-are-handing-over-he-said., He-added-that-disagreements-are-normal-in-government-but-should-be-resolved-in-the-interest-of-the-people.].