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Osun IPAC Caretaker Chief Urges INEC to Dismiss Odeyemi’s Leadership Claims
Odesola Oluseye Titus, the Osun IPAC caretaker chairman, has formally requested that INEC disregard claims made by Tosin Odeyemi, asserting that he lacks the legal authority to represent the council.
Internal Conflict Escalates in Osun IPAC as Factions Demand National Leadership Resign
A faction within the Osun State IPAC is calling for the resignation of the national leadership, rejecting an imposed caretaker committee and urging INEC to halt relations until a transparent election is held.
Osun 2026: Police appoint Erale as Election Security Commissioner
The Nigeria Police Force has deployed Commissioner of Police Erale Samuel Etaifo to coordinate security for the upcoming Osun State governorship election, emphasizing neutrality and strict law enforcement.
INEC Head Views Osun Election as Key Benchmark for 2027
INEC Chairman Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan describes the Osun governorship election as a crucial mirror for measuring preparations for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
Osun State receives new police chief prior to gubernatorial poll
Samuel Erale has been named the new Commissioner of Police for Osun State, replacing Ibrahim Gotan just before the August 15 governorship election amid allegations of bias.
Osun 2026: Professor Amupitan urges traditional leaders to mediate with politicians
INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan has asked Osun State traditional rulers to help de-escalate political tensions ahead of the August 15 governorship election.
Dispute Erupts Between Osun State Authorities and Police Over SSG Detention
The Osun State Police and the state government have clashed following the detention of SSG Teslim Igbalaye, with both sides presenting opposing views on the legality of a police raid ahead of the upcoming governorship election.
Governor Adeleke Defies Intimidation Amidst Ongoing Police Probe of State Officials
Governor Adeleke vowed that Osun citizens will resist intimidation ahead of the August 15 election, even as the police probe state officials for alleged vote buying and harboring wanted suspects.
Governor Adeleke Claims Over 60 Accord Party Officials Detained in Abuja
Governor Ademola Adeleke alleges that over 60 Accord Party members were detained in Abuja and Nasarawa, criticizing the police and blaming former governor Gboyega Oyetola for ongoing political violence in Osun State.
Accord Party Calls for Osun Police Commissioner’s Removal Amid Wave of Arrests
The Accord party is demanding the release of its detained members and the firing of Osun State Police Commissioner Ibrahim Gotan, alleging partisan interference and voter intimidation ahead of the August 15 gubernatorial election.