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It was a flurry of activity across Osun State as events of cultural, political, and traditional significance took centre stage, capturing the attention of indigenes and observers alike.
From the sacred grounds of Osogbo where the revered Osun Osogbo festival commenced with its traditional rites, to the political parlours of Ilobu where APC elders huddled with gubernatorial hopefuls, the heartbeat of Osun echoed loudly with unfolding developments that shape the state’s cultural and political landscape.
1. Osun Osogbo Festival Commences With Cleansing Of Paths
The annual Osun Osogbo festival kicked off on Monday with the cleansing of paths known as ‘iwopopo’, where traditional chiefs, government officials, and indigenes paid homage to the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun.
In a video, the monarch, flanked by his queens, was seen praying for those who pay homage to him.
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2. Osun 2026: APC Elders Meet Guber Aspirants Ahead Of Primary Election
Ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election scheduled for November 2025 in Osun State, the party’s Elders’ caucus on Monday held a closed-door meeting with gubernatorial aspirants.
The meeting, which took place at the Ilobu residence of the caucus chairman, Engr. Sola Akinwumi was convened to discuss preparations and unity within the party as several aspirants jostle to succeed Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, who has reportedly stepped aside from the race after his 2022 loss to Governor Ademola Adeleke.
According to sources, 11 aspirants were invited for the parley, but only six were in attendance. Those present included Senator Jide Omoworare (Ile-Ife), Kunle Adegoke, SAN (Osogbo), Prince Dotun Babayemi (Gbongan), Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (Ikire), Peter Babalola (Ikire), and Senator Mudashiru Hussein (Ejigbo).
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