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OSUN UNDER SIEGE: APC Declares War On INEC Results, Insists Adeleke Did Not Get Highest Valid Votes!

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally rejected Ademola Adeleke’s declaration as the winner of the Osun State governorship election, asserting that preliminary reviews suggest he did not attain the highest number of valid votes. Speaking on Arise TV on Monday night, Oluwole Oke, the Director-General of the APC Governorship Campaign Council in the state, announced that the party has initiated a thorough audit of the poll [cite: reports that the Director-General of the APC Governorship Campaign Council in the state, Oluwole Oke, disclosed this while commenting on the outcome of the election, on Arise TV, on Monday night., Oke said the party had commenced a comprehensive audit of the poll and directed its agents across the state to submit copies of Forms EC8A, EC8B and EC8C for scrutiny.].....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

As part of this comprehensive review, the APC has instructed its agents across all areas to gather and submit Forms EC8A, EC8B, and EC8C for detailed scrutiny and inspection of electoral materials [cite: Oke said the party had commenced a comprehensive audit of the poll and directed its agents across the state to submit copies of Forms EC8A, EC8B and EC8C for scrutiny., He explained that the APC would examine the electoral records and inspect relevant materials before deciding on its next course of action., The campaign director-general said the party would not rush into taking further action until it had reviewed records from the election and established the facts surrounding the result declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).]. Oke emphasized that the party will not rush its next steps, noting that a careful examination of documents from polling units, wards, and local government collation centers is necessary before forming a final position [cite: The campaign director-general said the party would not rush into taking further action until it had reviewed records from the election and established the facts surrounding the result declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)., According to him, the exercise requires a careful examination of documents from polling units, wards and local government collation centres.].

In addition to evaluating the votes cast on election day, the party intends to review pre-election issues and assess overall compliance with the Electoral Act and other relevant statutes [cite: The APC chieftain also disclosed that the party was examining issues that preceded the election, suggesting that its review would go beyond the votes cast on election day., He said the party would assess the conduct of the poll against the provisions of the Electoral Act and other relevant laws before determining whether further action was necessary.]. Once the audit and fact-finding process are fully completed, the findings and the party’s definitive stance will be made public [cite: Oke said the findings from the exercise would determine the party’s position, which would subsequently be made public., The APC said it would make its final position on the governorship election known after completing its review of the results and other electoral materials.].

Addressing claims of internal party friction, Oke dismissed suggestions that internal disagreements severely impacted the APC’s performance, arguing that such disputes are standard within political groups and do not preclude members from uniting during elections [cite: APC Speaks On Division Among Members, Oke also dismissed suggestions that internal disagreements within the APC contributed significantly to the party’s performance in the election., He argued that disagreements were common within political parties and did not necessarily prevent members from closing ranks during elections.]. He pointed to divisions within other groups—such as the Accord Party, whose chairman openly endorsed the APC candidate despite internal disputes—to illustrate that political disagreements are widespread [cite: The APC campaign chief cited divisions within the Accord Party, claiming that its chairman publicly endorsed the APC candidate despite internal disagreements., It’s not new in a political party to have divisions. Clearly, even the Accord Party themselves went to court over who is the rightful candidate of the party at the poll.].

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OSUN MANDATE: Emotional Scenes As Governor Adeleke Dedicates His Certificate Of Return To The Masses!.

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  • Certificate Presented: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially presented the certificate of return to Governor Ademola Adeleke and his deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi, following the recent governorship election in Osun State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • INEC’s Remarks: Osun State REC Oluwatoyin Babalola and National Supervising Commissioner Prof. Kunle Ajayi commended stakeholders, security agencies, and voters for their resilience and participation during the electoral process.

    • Speaking during the presentation, Babalola said it was done in accordance with the law governing the commission and confirmed the electoral mandate given to Adeleke and Adewusi by voters in the state.

      She commended stakeholders for their contributions to the successful conduct of the election, particularly security agencies, non-governmental organisations, the media and traditional leaders.

      The Osun REC also praised voters for their participation, putting voter turnout at 43.2 per cent, and congratulated Adeleke while urging him to be magnanimous in victory.

      Also speaking, INEC National Supervising Commissioner for Osun State, Prof Kunle Ajayi, described the occasion as significant for democracy and the people of the state.

      Ajayi congratulated Adeleke and commended Osun voters for participating in the election despite tensions and incidents of violence recorded during the build-up to the poll.

      He said the conduct of the election demonstrated the resilience and determination of the people of Osun, while stressing that INEC entered the state to uphold democratic principles rather than support any particular candidate.

      Naija News reported earlier that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Sunday, confirmed Governor Ademola Adeleke as the winner of the keenly contested election in Osun State on Saturday, August 15.

      According to the electoral empire, Adeleke who is seeking second term in office won nineteen local government areas, while his closest rival, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), won eleven local government areas.

      Meanwhile, Najeem Salaam of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) claimed a distant third.

      The total results announced by INEC showed that Adeleke had a total of 511,067 votes while Oyebamiji gathered 444,815 votes, a difference of 66,256 votes.

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DREAM SHATTERED: Insiders Reveal Why Activist Aisha Yesufu Is Struggling To Recover From Devastating Senate Race Loss!.

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  • Ahmad’s Claims on Yesufu: APC chieftain Bashir Ahmad has suggested that social activist Aisha Yesufu’s decision to scale back her campaign travel for Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 elections stems from discouragement after missing out on a senatorial ticket in the FCT.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Shift in Campaign Strategy: Yesufu previously stated that while she remains supportive of Obi, she will not be traveling extensively with him across states as she did during the 2023 campaign.

    • Allegations of Unreciprocated Loyalty: Ahmad criticized Peter Obi for allegedly failing to back Yesufu’s political bid, arguing that loyalty should be reciprocal, and contrasted it with examples of political patronage by other figures.

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THE NEW ERA: Aston Villa Send Shockwaves Through The Premier League With Dual Mega-Signings!.

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  • Double Signing for Villa: Aston Villa has finalized the acquisitions of goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma for approximately £30 million and left-back Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid for £17 million, as Unai Emery bolsters his squad for the upcoming Premier League season.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Goalkeeper Situation: Suzuki, 23, arrives despite the recent collapse of Emi Martinez’s proposed move to Juventus, leaving Martinez’s future at the club uncertain following his key role in Villa’s Europa League victory in May. Suzuki is viewed by the club as the long-term solution in goal.

    • Defensive Reinforcement: Ruggeri, 24, joins to fill the gap left by Lucas Digne, who transferred to PSG on August 9. The Italian defender brings significant experience from Serie A and was part of the Atalanta side that won the 2024 Europa League.

    • Immediate Impact: Both new signings could be in contention for their Aston Villa debuts this Sunday in the Premier League opener against Brighton.

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