Politics
JUST IN: Osun APC Expels Aregbesola’s Faction Ex-chairman, Adeleke Aides, 81 Others [Full List]

Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Wednesday announced the expulsion of 84 members majority of whom, were drawn from the defunct Osun Progressives.
Prominent on the list of those expelled was Mr Rasaq Salinsile, the chairman of the faction supported by the ex-governor, Rauf Aregbesola, at the peak of the leadership crises that ravaged APC before the last governorship election in the state.
Also expelled were Mr. Biyi Odunlade and Temilade Olokungboye, who have both taken
up appointments from Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke as Commissioner for Political Affairs and Special Adviser, Children Affairs, respectively.
A glance through the list also revealed that many of the expelled members drawn across all local government areas in the state, were those who took up appointments as local government caretaker committee members under the Adeleke administration.
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A statement announcing the suspension of the affected members, signed by the State APC chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, further read in parts, “Following complaints of anti-party activities, the State Executive Committee of the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress constituted a Disciplinary Committee to investigate the allegations against some members.
“This disciplinary measure came in response to the allegations of misconduct and actions that embarrassed and brought the party to disrepute.
“The Disciplinary Committee undertook a thorough and impartial review of the allegations and the findings were carefully deliberated upon by the State Executive Committee.
“After a comprehensive assessment of the evidence and consideration of the committee’s recommendations, the State Executive Committee has taken the difficult yet necessary step of expelling the following members:
1. Akibu Olaiya – Iwo LG
2. Yekeen Ajoke Nafisat – Iwo LG
3. Wakeel Mutaleeb Adekunle – Iwo East LCDA
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4. Olufunke Akano – Iwo East LCDA
5. Olatunji Idowu Ajoke- Iwo West LCDA
6. Ajala Abayomi – Ayedire LG
7. Adegboyega Semiu Adeniyi – Ayedire LG
8. Sabitu Rofiat Omolayo – Ayedire South LCDA
9. Oladeji Ismail – Ayedire South LCDA
10. Tajudeen Akanbi – Olaoluwa LG
11. Oyediran Quasim – Olaoluwa LG
12. Ajetunmobi Moshood – Olaoluwa South LCDA
13. Akintoye Opeyemi – Irewole LG
14. Akerele Sunday – Irewole LG
15. Pastor Peter Olaawo – Irewole LCDA
16. Orisatola Surajudeen A. – Irewole LCDA
17. Shariat O. Olaniyi – Ayedaade LG
18. Akeem Olodude – Ayedaade LG
19. Raji Sikiru – Ayedaade South LCDA
20. Isaac Adeyemi Aderinoye – Ayedaade South LCDA
21. Oyedeji Tawab O. – Osogbo LG
22. Aderemi Tajudeen – Osogbo LG
23. Kamoru Afusat Bolanle – Osogbo South LCDA
24. Ibrahim Mumini Tunde – Osogbo South LCDA
25. Olayinka Musiliu Shina – Osogbo West LCDA
26. Adewumi Ademola Taofeeq – Osogbo West LCDA
27. Ajala Oladiran – Olorunda LG
28. Abiola Omotosho – Olorunda LG
29. Ganiyu Aliu O. – Olorunda North LCDA
30. Lawal Olalekan – Olorunda North LCDA
31. Ganiyu Adebayo A. – Olorunda Area Council
32. Afolabi Olaniyi Olatunde – Olorunda Area Council
33. Serifat Olayiwola – Ifelodun LG
34. Olawale Morufu Adebukola – Ifelodun LG
35. Ajibade Olatunji Ganiyu – Ifelodun North LCDA
36. Oladunjoye Rasheed Taye – Ifelodun North LCDA
37. Wale Agboola – Ifelodun Area Council
38. Sulaiman Akeem – Ifelodun Area Council
39. Odetayo Olubunmi – Odo Otin LG
40. Agboola Dayo Remilekun – Odo Otin LG
41. David Ajiboso – Odo Otin North LCDA
42. Ajala Richard Folashade – Odo Otin North LCDA
43. Ogunkanmi Adekunle – Odo Otin South LCDA
44. Adepoju Kabiru – Odo Otin South LCDA
45. Fadunmola Fatai A. – Boluwaduro LG
46. Aina Olusola – Boluwaduro LG
47. Oyekanmi Hajarat Adenike – Boluwaduro East LCDA
48. Adewumi O. Olufemi – Boluwaduro East LCDA
49. Teniola Alaba – Ilesa East LG
50. Muraina Fatai Olusegun – Ilesa East LG
51. Alaka Bode Olakunle – Ilesa North East LCDA
52. Ojediran Folasade Kehinde – Ilesa North East LCDA
53. Raji Azeez – Ilesa West LG
54. Afolayan Kafayat – Ilesa West LG
55. Kabir Ademola Hameed – Ilesa West Central LCDA
56. Kazeem Kafayat – Ilesa West Central LCDA
57. Agunlejika Adejuyigbe – Atakumosa West LG
58. Ogundele Sesan Opeyemi – Atakumosa West LG
59. Omidiji Olaolu – Atakumosa West LCDA
60. Adejare Israel – Atakumosa West LCDA
61. Oni Abiodun – Ife Central LG
62. Ismail Busayo Alabelewe – Ife Central LG
63. Chief Titus Awofesobi – Ife Central West LCDA
64. Alhaji Akeem Oyeleye – Ife Central West LCDA
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65. Alhaji Omisakin Bisi – Ife East LG
66. Ogunrinola Sayo – Ife East LG
67. Oyewole Rafiu – Ife Ooye LCDA
68. Adefioye Adegboyega – Ife Ooye LCDA
69. Sangolade Olawale – Ife East Area Office
70. Adekunle Toyin Asabi – Ife East Area Office
71. Adeyeye Yinusa O. – Oriade LG
72. Mathew Olamuyiwa Samuel – Oriade LG
73. Samson Fakinyede Oladipo – Oriade South LCDA
74. Oyediran Mikail – Oriade South LCDA
75. Lamidi Oyeyemi – Obokun LG
76. Dare Adarayaki- Obokun LG
77. Oluseyi Oyinloye – Obokun LCDA
78. Ogundele Ogunsanmi – Obokun LCDA
79. Ismail Elewedi – Ejigbo Central LCDA
80. Yekeen Adewale – Oyebisi Ejigbo South LCDA
81. Muraina Atanda Adeleke – Ejigbo South LCDA
82. Alhaja Temilade Olokungboye Halid – Osogbo West LCDA
83. Comrade Biyi Odunlade – Ife Central LGA
84. Hon. Rasak Salinsile – Iwo LGA
“As we move forward, we enjoin our members to remain focused on our goals and continue working together to serve the interests of our constituents and our State. Our commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and adherence to our party’s core values remains unwavering.”
Politics
PDP Crisis: INEC Rejects Turaki-led NWC

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said it will not recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, citing existing court judgments and unresolved legal processes.
This was as contained in a letter dated December 22, 2025, signed by INEC Secretary, Dr Rose Oriaran-Anthony.
The Commission stated that it could not act on demands to acknowledge or upload on its website the list of national officers said to have been elected at the National Convention held on November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan.
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According to INEC, its position was guided by subsisting court decisions and pending litigation relating to the leadership crisis within the PDP.
The electoral body further noted that it would be improper to recognise any factional officers while the matter remains before the courts.
Politics
Govt That Fails To Protect Its Citizens Has No Business Remaining In Office – Kwankwaso

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has accused the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of lacking the political will to tackle Nigeria’s worsening insecurity.
Kwankwaso spoke on Tuesday in Kano while unveiling 2,000 operatives of the Kano State Neighbourhood Security Network.
He urged President Tinubu to “rise to the occasion and truly act as the Commander-in-Chief” in addressing banditry and other security challenges.
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According to him, Nigeria’s military “remains one of the most gallant in the world,” having served in international peacekeeping missions in Darfur, Liberia, and other conflict zones.
However, he said the armed forces are not being adequately supported to perform optimally.
“Today, many innocent Nigerians are being killed, while the perpetrators walk freely as if nothing happened. The government must apologise to Nigerians for its laxity in the fight against insecurity,” he said.
Kwankwaso, who once served as Minister of Defence, added: “When I was Defence Minister, I knew the capability of the Nigerian military. They are courageous and professional but need clear direction, support, and political will to do the needful.”
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He stressed that Nigeria’s armed forces had historically ranked among the best globally and urged the government to equip them properly to change the current security situation.
Kwankwaso also said that if elected president in 2027, he would recruit over one million additional military personnel to strengthen national security.
“Any government that fails to protect the lives and property of its citizens has failed woefully and has no business remaining in office,” he declared.
He further called on the Federal Government to integrate community-based security initiatives, like the Kano Neighbourhood Security Network, into the national security system to boost morale and improve intelligence-driven operations against criminals.
Politics
ADC Announces Temporary Closure Of Secretariat

The African Democratic Congress, ADC , says it has temporarily closed its National Secretariat as part of the end-of-year break.
A statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said full operations are scheduled to resume in the New Year.
According to the statement, the secretariat will close on December 23, 2025, and reopen on January 5, 2026.
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The party, however, said essential skeletal services will remain available throughout the period, while all other official activities at the National Secretariat will be suspended to allow staff and party officials observe the Christmas and New Year holidays.
“This is to inform the public that the African Democratic Congress National Secretariat will close for the year on 23rd December 2025 and will resume full operations on 5th January 2026.
“During this period, only skeletal services will be available, while all other official activities at the Secretariat will be temporarily suspended,” the statement said.
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The party thanked its members, partners and supporters for their continued loyalty and cooperation throughout the year, noting that their support remains critical to the growth and stability of the party.
The ADC also said it is committed to its ideals and to democratic engagement as it prepares for activities in the coming year.
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