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JUST IN: Adebayo Adedamola Secures PDP Governorship Ticket For Osun 2026 Election

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Adebayo Adedamola has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the 2026 Osun State election after a decisive primary in Osogbo on Tuesday. Adedamola received 919 out of 957 votes cast, while 20 votes were declared void. PDP primary chairman Humphrey Abba announced the result, saying, “One of the aspirants withdrew. The candidate that got the remaining votes is Adebayo Adedamola with 919 votes and stands elected and returned.” Despite having resigned from the party, Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke’s name appeared on the ballot. Sunday Solarin, Secretary of the primary committee, noted that votes cast for Adeleke would be “wasted,” urging delegates to follow instructions during the voting process. The exercise began after delegate accreditation ended at 11:35 a.m. INEC officials and a PDP committee led by Abba supervised the primary, while security personnel from the DSS, police, and NSCDC maintained order at the venue. Adeleke had formally resigned from the PDP on November 4, 2025, citing persistent crises in the party’s national leadership. His resignation letter, addressed to PDP Ward 2 Chairman Sagba Abogunde, expressed gratitude for the opportunities he received as senator and governor under the party. The governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, confirmed his resignation. Osun PDP Chairman Sunday Bisi had earlier explained that internal party disputes delayed the governorship primary originally scheduled for December 2. INEC’s timetable allows political parties until December 15 to submit the names of their candidates for the August 8, 2026 election, meaning changes could still occur if the party resolves its leadership issues.

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Davido Reacts Subtly To Uncle Governor Adeleke’s Shock PDP Resignation

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Davido has responded to the surprising resignation of his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The singer kept his reaction brief but suggestive, posting “Jeje…” — a phrase commonly understood to mean taking things slowly, staying calm, or making a strategic move amid rising tension. Although Adeleke’s resignation only came to light on Monday night, it was officially submitted on November 4, 2025, ahead of the PDP’s national convention in Ibadan.

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JUST IN: Governor Adeleke Resigns From PDP Amid Party Crisis

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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has stepped away from the Peoples Democratic Party, drawing a clear line under the platform that carried him through his years as senator and later as governor. He made the move public in a late-night post on his X account, where he shared a resignation letter dated November 4 and directed to the PDP chairman of Ward 2 in Sagba Abogunde, Ede North. The letter had already been received at the ward level. Adeleke linked his departure to the internal turmoil within the party’s national leadership, stating that the lingering crisis forced his decision. His letter included the words: “Due to the current crisis of the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), I hereby resign my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party with immediate effect.” He also acknowledged the role the PDP played in his political rise, noting that it provided the platform that saw him elected as senator for Osun West from 2017 to 2019 and later as governor. He added: “I thank the Peoples Democratic Party for the opportunity given to me for my election as Senator and as Governor of Osun State under the PDP.” The governor did not disclose his next political move, leaving open speculation about the party he may align with after leaving the PDP.

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Olisa Metuh Says Tinubu Repeatedly Tried To Persuade Him To Join APC

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Former PDP National Spokesman Olisa Metuh has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu repeatedly reached out to him, urging him to leave the PDP and join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Metuh made the revelation on Sunday during a thanksgiving service in Abuja celebrating his 60th birthday, where he also hinted at a potential return to active politics three years after resigning from the PDP. He recounted feeling abandoned by the PDP during his legal battles, despite years of loyalty to the party. In contrast, members of the APC, including Tinubu—then an opposition leader—offered support. “When I had problems, I did not see my party; I did not see the people I suffered for. I was in the court with my family. But in the midst of that, somebody whom I criticised so much… President Tinubu sent the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, to come and see me. He reached out to me, comforted me, and did a lot of things for me then, and this was someone who was my political enemy,” Metuh said. He added, “It is really not where you sow that you will reap, it is where God said you will reap. I wish PDP well. I gave my life to PDP. But I have moved on, and I wish them well.” Metuh told journalists that he had declined several invitations from Tinubu to join the APC, including after the 2015 election and after leaving politics in 2022. He said his renewed political engagement is aimed at helping the federal government deliver democratic dividends. “Now that I’m in politics, I want to help. Maybe I could be a good voice to ensure that the polity is good. I want to assist the president to deliver the goods, the dividends of democracy. I have seen the steps, I have seen the challenges, and as a patriotic Nigerian, I want to join hands in resolving those challenges,” he said. Metuh also praised other prominent political figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and David Mark, while emphasizing that his focus is on national development rather than partisan rivalry.

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Wike’s PDP Faction Heads to Court to Void Ibadan Convention

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A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory has taken fresh legal action, asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to invalidate the national convention held in Ibadan by the camp aligned with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. In the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/250/2025, the plaintiffs — the PDP, Acting National Chairman Mohammed Abdulrahman, and National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu — are urging the court to declare the November 15–16 Ibadan convention “null, void and of no effect.” They also want the Independent National Electoral Commission barred from recognising any decisions or officers produced by the exercise. This latest lawsuit follows a series of earlier challenges by aggrieved members who argued that proceeding with the convention violated the PDP constitution, the Electoral Act, and several court rulings. Among those who had previously gone to court were Imo PDP Chairman Austin Nwachukwu, Abia PDP Chairman Amah Abraham Nnanna, and South-South PDP Secretary Turnah Alabh George. Ahead of the event, Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court restrained INEC from recognising the convention, while Justice Peter Lifu ruled that the exercise could not hold until former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido — who was barred from purchasing a nomination form — was allowed to participate. However, the Makinde-led faction secured a counter-order from Justice A. L. Akintola of the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan, permitting the convention to go ahead. Despite the conflicting judicial positions, the Ibadan convention proceeded under tight security. During the event, Anyanwu, Wike, former Ekiti Governor Ayo Fayose, and eight others were expelled from the party. In the new suit dated November 21, the plaintiffs listed 18 defendants, including INEC, the Inspector-General of Police, the FCT Commissioner of Police, the State Security Service, and several PDP officials. They argue the convention was held “in flagrant disregard” of three existing Federal High Court orders and are seeking to stop the recognition of the newly elected officers, regain control of party offices at Wadata Plaza and Legacy House, and compel security agencies to enforce previous judgments. They also want the court to determine whether any authority can legally acknowledge the Ibadan convention given the Constitution, the Electoral Act, and the PDP constitution. The matter is yet to be assigned to a judge, and no date has been fixed for hearing.

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Atiku Dumps PDP, Officially Joins ADC

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the coalition-backed party he is expected to align with ahead of the 2027 elections. Atiku made the announcement on Monday through his X handle, posting a photo of himself holding his ADC membership card with the brief caption, “It’s official.” His move follows his July resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which had been mired in a prolonged internal crisis.

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Wike Blasts Turaki for Calling on Trump, Warns Against Threats to Nigeria’s Democracy

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Nigerian politician Nyesom Wike has condemned PDP factional chairman Tanimu Turaki for publicly appealing to former U.S. President Donald Trump to “save” Nigeria’s democracy, describing the move as reckless and a threat to national security. Speaking to journalists, Wike questioned why Turaki would call on a foreign leader when his own party struggles to comply with court rulings. He also slammed Turaki’s claims that the government is committing a “genocide against Christians,” calling the statement misleading and dangerous. “You come out on national television to say it is not only killing — genocide against Christians. Essentially, you are telling the world that the government is committing genocide,” Wike said. “If we invite someone with facts, nobody complains. But if it is Wike, they cry foul. This is a threat to national security.” Wike stressed that political disputes within parties should be handled internally, not through inflammatory statements to the public or foreign powers. He added that Nigeria’s democracy is resilient and that the real danger comes from politicians who exaggerate internal conflicts for personal or factional gain. “He is calling Trump to come and save their democracy when they cannot even obey a simple court judgment,” Wike said, warning against unnecessary foreign involvement. His remarks highlight ongoing tensions within the PDP and serve as a caution against using external actors to influence domestic political matters.

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Police Seal PDP National Secretariat After Factional Clash, Turaki-Led Group Vows To Enter Office

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Police have cordoned off the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja following a clash between two rival factions on Tuesday. A visit to Wadata Plaza on Wednesday revealed that barbed wire had been placed around the premises to prevent entry, with only a few police officers stationed on the ground. Leaders of both factions were notably absent. A prominent member of the faction led by Kabiru Turaki opposed the police barricade, insisting that the group would still access their offices. “No one can stop us from coming to our office,” he said, underscoring the ongoing tension within the party.

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