Author: Ismaeel Aleem

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Enugu State has firmly dismissed as false and baseless a trending report alleging that the Obidient Movement is attempting to hijack the party’s structure. In a press release on Friday by the ADC Enugu State Media Team, the National Coordinator of ADC Like-Minds, Comrade Adolphus Ude, described the claim as entirely unfounded and the work of “failed and confused politicians” meddling in the party’s internal affairs. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: ADC denies appointment of south-west chairman Ude insisted that the Enugu State chapter of the ADC remains united and cohesive under…

Calls have grown louder for the Osun State leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to step in and resolve a escalating internal conflict in Ibokun Ward 1, Obokun Local Government Area. The dispute centres on the purported suspension of former state assembly member Olatunbosun Oyintiloye by some ward executives. The controversy erupted after a letter, dated Thursday 29 January 2026 and addressed to the state APC chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, announced Oyintiloye’s indefinite suspension. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: APC extends membership e-registration to Feb 8, shifts national convention dates Signed by 18 ward executives and five leaders,…

The national leadership of the Accord Party has called for the immediate evacuation of Local Government Area (LGA) secretariats in Osun State by chairmen and councilors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) who were recently sacked by judicial rulings. The party described the continued occupation of these public buildings as an outrageous affront to Nigeria’s democratic principles and the rule of law. The Accord Party’s demand stems from a series of court decisions that nullified the purported election of these APC officials. The Federal High Court in Osogbo initially declared their election invalid in November 2022, citing flagrant violations of…

The Osun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly criticised Governor Ademola Adeleke and his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)/Accord-led administration for what it described as a display of “pathological ignorance” in celebrating a bench warrant issued by an Osogbo Magistrate’s Court on Friday. In a press statement signed by the party’s Director of Media and Information, Mogaji Kola Olabisi, the APC commended the judiciary for granting leave to the United Bank for Africa (UBA) to quash criminal proceedings pending before Magistrate A. A. Adeyeba. The leave was issued ex-parte by Justice M. O. Agboola of the Osun…

The Accord Party in Osun State has officially confirmed that Governor Ademola Adeleke has been successfully documented and uploaded as its candidate for the forthcoming governorship election scheduled for 8 August 2026. In a statement issued on Thursday in Osogbo, the state capital, the party’s chairman, Pastor Victor Akande, announced that the necessary documentation and submission processes with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had been completed. Governor Adeleke now appears on INEC’s records as the Accord Party’s duly nominated candidate for the poll. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: Osun 2026: Adeleke secures Accord Party gov candidate ticket…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a stern disclaimer denying claims that it has appointed or is inaugurating a South West Chairman for the party. In an official statement released on Thursday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, urged the public to disregard any such assertions circulating in political circles or on social media. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: Massive influx into ADC in Anambra as Peter Obi’s joining sparks surge in membership The statement read: “This is to inform the general public that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has not appointed any South West…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has strongly criticised Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, accusing him of using federal influence to perpetuate lawlessness in the ongoing local government funds crisis in the state. In a press statement released on 28 January 2026 by the Osun State Government and signed by Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, the administration described Oyetola’s recent comments as “intemperate, misleading and inflammatory”. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: Osun APC slams Adeleke over claims on LG allocations The dispute centres on the withholding of local government allocations to…

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly criticized Governor Ademola Adeleke for what it described as deliberate misinformation in his statewide broadcast on the administration of local government councils. In a press statement signed by the party’s Director of Media and Information, Mogaji Kola Olabisi on Tuesday, the APC accused the governor of spreading falsehoods to confuse the public. The statement responded to Adeleke’s address titled “The Illegal Occupation of Local Government Secretariats and the Defence of Democratic Order in Osun State,” where he alleged that the Federal Government, the Nigeria Police Force, and Minister…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has firmly dismissed speculation that Vice President Kashim Shettima could be replaced as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 general elections. In a press statement issued in Abuja on 26 January 2026, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, CON, described the reports as “purely speculative, untrue and utterly baseless.” Read the related story on New Daily Prime: Replacing Shettima would be political suicide for Tinubu, APC chieftain The statement noted that while initial media discussions had been subtle, recent coverage had escalated by naming specific individuals as potential replacements for Shettima. The APC…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has strongly criticised the continued illegal occupation of local government secretariats by former All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmen and councillors, describing it as a brazen contempt of court orders and an assault on democratic principles. In a statewide broadcast delivered on 26 January 2026, Governor Adeleke accused the sacked officials of defying multiple court rulings that nullified their 2022 elections. The Federal High Court in Osogbo invalidated the polls in November 2022 for violating legal requirements, a decision upheld by the Court of Appeal on 10 February 2025 and again on 13 June 2025.…