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Trending Stories In Osun Today

Trending Stories In Osun Today
  • PublishedJuly 17, 2025

 

Political tensions are heightening in Osun State as key actors continue to jostle for relevance, control, and influence in the state’s dynamic landscape.

From the sacred plains of Daura to the turbulent corners of Osun’s political corridors, significant events have gripped the attention of residents and stakeholders alike.

The day’s top stories reflect a mix of political alignment, religious reverence, and explosive commentaries from high-ranking figures within and outside the state.

1. Aregbesola Joins Daura Prayers, Seeks Eternal Rest For Buhari

The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on Tuesday joined Muslim faithful in Daura, Katsina State, to offer special prayers for the repose of the soul of the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari.

The prayer session, held in Buhari’s hometown, attracted Islamic clerics, political allies, and sympathisers who gathered to honour the memory of the ex-Nigerian leader.

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2. Adeleke Lacks Integrity, Begging To Join APC – Omisore

The former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has mocked Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, over his attempt to decamp to the APC.

Omisore said Adeleke is not popular in Osun State, hence the reason the governor is running around begging people to join the APC.

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3. APC Will Thrive Without Buhari’s Ballot Power – Omisore

Former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, has dismissed concerns that the party’s political strength will diminish following the absence of late former President, Muhammadu Buhari on the ballot.

Omisore while speaking on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television, acknowledged Buhari’s significant influence on APC’s growth and electoral successes, but stressed that the party is not in decline.

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4. State Of Emergency: Rivers Issue Not Up To 10 Percent Of Osun LG Crisis – Adeleke’s Commissioner

The Commissioner for Education in Osun State, Mr Dipo Eluwole, has reportedly said the political crisis in Rivers State, which led to the declaration of a State of Emergency, is not up to 10 percent of what happened during the local government imbroglio in Osun.

The Commissioner also disclosed that the state Governor, Ademola Adeleke, wept for about 15 minutes over the unresolved local government issue.

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5. Osun Commissioners Support Adeleke’s Move To APC

The Forum of Commissioners in Osun State has disclosed that they will support Governor Ademola Adeleke’s rumoured defection to the All Progressives Congress.

The Commissioners in a communique issued on Wednesday, assured the governor of their support on his political move.

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