Politics
JUST IN: Axe Dangles on 11 Oyo Lawmakers Over Alleged Disloyalty To Speaker
The Oyo State Assembly, under the leadership of Adebo Ogundoyin, is reportedly on the brink of suspending 11 lawmakers accused of working against the House leadership and Governor Seyi Makinde’s directives.
The lawmakers expected to face potential suspension are, Olorunpoto Oluwafemi Cephas (Oyo East/Oyo West constituency); Olufunke Comforter (Ibadan North constituency I); Abiodun Babalola (Ibadan Northeast constituency I); Waheed Akintayo (Oluyole constituency); Bisi Oluranti Micheal (Ogbomoso North); Ibraheem Shittu (Saki West); Abdulazeez Musbau (Kajola constituency); Jimoh Lukman (Oorelope constituency); Ayinde Waliu (Irepo/Olorunsogo constituency); Olajide Operinde (Afijio constituency) and Dauda Olalere (Ibadan North West).
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Sources indicated that Governor Makinde supported the House leadership’s decision to suspend these lawmakers, many of whom are first-timers and have been labeled as rebels.
The move is seen as an effort to curb dissent within the Assembly.
A source close to the governor revealed to Vanguard anonymously that the conflict escalated after the lawmakers submitted a petition to the governor, accusing Ogundoyin of mismanaging their Sallah gifts from the executive.
The new lawmakers felt marginalised and claimed they were fighting for their rights.
In their petition, the lawmakers accused Ogundoyin of insincerity, specifically regarding the procurement of their official cars.
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They alleged that instead of purchasing the approved 2023 model brand new cars, Ogundoyin negotiated for foreign-used 2022 models from unauthorised dealers. They demanded that the speaker patronize recognized automobile dealers like Elizade Motors.
Additionally, the lawmakers accused Ogundoyin of withholding Sallah funds that were supposedly released by the governor.
However, it was clarified that Governor Makinde did not release any funds for the House of Assembly for Sallah, contradicting the lawmakers’ claims.
The governor’s decision to stay aloof from the state Assembly issues has seemingly empowered Speaker Ogundoyin.
As of the time of filing this report, the speaker is expected to proceed with suspending the alleged dissenting lawmakers.
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Politics
Soludo Visits Tinubu, Goes Into Closed Door Session With President
Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, on Thursday, paid a courtesy visit to the President, Bola Tinubu, GCFR at the State House.
Report by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Soludo, Mr Chris Aburime stated that President Tinubu received the Anambra State Governor with excitement, describing him as his long standing friend of over 22 years.
Aburime said, “The President used the occasion to further congratulate Governor Soludo on his landslide victory in the just concluded Anambra gubernatorial election.
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“Recall that President Tinubu had earlier issued a congratulatory message to Governor Soludo immediately the governorship election was concluded.”
Governor Soludo was declared winner with 73% of the votes cast by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
Other details of the meeting were, however, not disclosed as the press Secretary told DAILY POST that both men went into a closed door meeting after the reception.
Politics
2027: I Will Resign If Tinubu Loses In Edo – Governor Okpebholo
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholor has vowed that President Bola Tinubu will win the 2027 presidential election in Edo State.
Okpebholor in an interview captured in a viral video vowed to resign if the outcome of the 2027 election does not favour the president in Edo State.
According to him, the entire people in Edo State are ready to vote for the president, citing projects that his (Okpebholor) administration executed since the All Progressives Congress, APC took over the state.
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He claimed that there is no opposition in the state, stressing that everyone is supporting the ruling party ahead of the 2027 elections.
He said, “There is no opposition here in Edo everybody is for Asiwaju in this state.
“Tinubu is more popular than me in Edo state. If he doesn’t win the presidential election in Edo in 2027, I will resign.”
Politics
JUST IN: El-Rufai Formally Joins ADC
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress, ADC.
El-Rufai, a founding member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, left the party earlier this year for the Social Democratic Party, SDP.
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In his resignation letter from the SDP, dated November 26, 2025, the former governor stated that his focus is on contributing to the strengthening of a unified democratic platform that can offer a credible political alternative to the people of Nigeria.
“I wish to notify that I have resigned my membership of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, effective 26 November, 2025,” he said.
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