Politics
Osun Records Political Killings Ahead Saturday’s LG poll
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed all Osun residents, including politicians across all political divides, to stay away from the local government secretariats to protect public properties and avoid further bloodshed.
No fewer than two persons have been killed after suspected political thugs wielding machetes and other dangerous weapons invaded Local Government Secretariats in Osun State.
The incident occurred on Monday, February 17, 2025.
This is coming barely a few days to Saturday’s local government election in Osun State.
It was gathered that the incident was not unconnected with the violence that trailed an attempt by members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to take over the secretariat.
The move was, however, resisted. Confirming the incident, the Osun State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Yemisi Opalola, said police operatives had been deployed to local government secretariats across the state to maintain law and order.
Meanwhile, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed all Osun residents, including politicians across all political divides, to stay away from the local government secretariats to protect public properties and avoid further bloodshed.
Adeleke gave the directive via a statement on Monday.
The governor stated: “This has become necessary, especially as the council secretariats are expected to be under lock and key, due to the withdrawal of service, announced by workers of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) across the state. “I equally condole families of victims of the APC illegal takeover bid and chaos unleashed across the state by the APC and their hired thugs.
“The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), lost five members with several others wounded. Two of those members are from Iragbiji, Boripe local government.
Another two were killed at Ola Oluwa Local government. Another one was lost at Ikire. We must stop further bloodshed.
“I have directed security agencies to take charge of all local government secretariats and I hereby assure residents of Osun of their safety and protection of lives and properties.”
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2027: Youths earnestly asking Jonathan to contest for president
Addressing the crowd, Jonathan acknowledged their appeals and said he would reflect on the demands before taking a decision.
“GEJ: Nigeria is dying, save it!”, “GEJ, Nigerian youths break the medicine wey dem do you”, and “GEJ, if you no run, we quench”.
With those screaming slogans , youths under the aegis of the Coalition for Goodluck Jonathan, urged him to return to active politics and contest the 2027 presidential election.
The youths youths on Thursday staged a solidarity rally at his residence in Maitama, Abuja.
The demonstrators gathered around Taraba Close and adjoining streets, causing heavy traffic disruption in the upscale district as they chanted slogans, danced to music, and waved placards calling on the former president to run again.
The youths described Jonathan as a unifying national figure capable of addressing the country’s economic and political challenges ahead of the 2027 general election.
Addressing the crowd, Jonathan acknowledged their appeals and said he would reflect on the demands before taking a decision.
“I’ve heard you loud and clear. I will consult widely before taking any decision,” he said.
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Mohammed El-Rufai joins ADC party
” I am now a member of the ADC, and I will be seeking re‑election to continue representing the good people of Kaduna North Federal Constituency on this platform.“
A few hours ago, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, the son of former Kaduna State Governor, announced his resignation from from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
“As a proud son of Mallam Nasir Elrufai, I am guided by courage, conviction, and the unshakable belief that our people deserve the very best. To the people of Kaduna North: our work continues, and it will not stop. We will never compromise on delivering quality representation. There is still so much to do,” he said on Thursday in a post which he shared on his official X account.
“I am now a member of the ADC, and I will be seeking re‑election to continue representing the good people of Kaduna North Federal Constituency on this platform.“
I am joined in this new chapter by our respected elder, Hon. Engr. Suleiman Richifa, representing Soba, and my dear brother, Hon. Umar Ajilo, representing Makarfi/Kudan, who both defected from their previous parties to the African Democratic Congress.
Together, we are building a home for progressive, people‑focused service.”
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Chaos as Gabam set to take over SDP Party office, following court order
Police also tear gas some political thugs who are preventing the enforcement of the court order.
Image/ Ohibaba.com
Tension is currently brewing at the National Secretariat of the Social Democratic Party – SDP as the Shehu Gabam set to take over Party office.
Gabam whose faction has been recognised by INEC following a court decision, arrived at Party Secretariat on Thursday about 12 noon to resume duty but was prevented by private security guards at the gate despite being led by police officers.
Gabam waited in his car for more than one hour as police officers made efforts to resolve the matter amicably.
The Abubakar Gombe faction is reportedly holding meeting inside the Secretariat while the drama was going on.
Party members loyal to Gabam eventually pull down the gate and gain access to the Secretariat.
Police also tear gas some political thugs who are preventing the enforcement of the court order.
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