Trending Stories In Osun Today
The political atmosphere in Osun State continues to intensify as early signals of the 2026 governorship race ripple through the local landscape.
From party defections to court battles and public declarations, the state has witnessed a flurry of developments that suggest the state is gearing up for a high-stakes electoral contest
1. 2026: Former PDP Chieftain, Akin Ogunbiyi Joins Osun Guber Race
Ileogbo-born politician Dr Akin Ogunbiyi, on Saturday, formally announced his intention to contest the 2026 governorship election in Osun State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress.
Ogunbiyi who is the Chairman of Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc, declared his intention while addressing journalists in Ileogbo, headquarters of Ayedire local government.
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2. Osun 2026: Defection Won’t Stop Adeleke’s Re-election – PDP chair
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Osun State,, has stated that Governor Ademola Adeleke will be re-elected in 2026, despite the defection of some members of the party to the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC.
The chairman of the party, Sunday Bisi, who stated this, declared that the defection of the members will not stop Governor Adeleke from winning his re-election in 2026.
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3. Adeleke Heads To Supreme Court As FG Seizes Osun LGs’ Allocations
The crisis over the control of local government councils in Osun State between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken another twist, with the state government dragging the Federal Government to the Supreme Court for allegedly seizing the monthly allocations accruing to the councils.
Osun State local government allocations for the months of February, March and April 2025 are reportedly withheld, while that of May has not yet been determined.
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Sodiq Lawal is a passionate and dedicated journalist with a knack for uncovering captivating stories in the bustling metropolis of Osun State and Nigeria at large. He has a versatile reporting style, covering a wide range of topics, from politics , campus, and social issues to arts and culture, seeking impact in all facets of the society.
