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The internal crisis within the Accord Party has taken a new turn as 23 state chairmen of the party moved to counter opposing positions within the national leadership, insisting that Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim remains the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. In a joint statement issued on Saturday, June 13, the state chairmen said they welcomed and endorsed Olawepo-Hashim’s emergence, describing it as the outcome of a democratic process and the will of party members. The development comes amid disagreement within the party over the presidential primary process, with the state chairmen maintaining that the mandate produced…

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, on Sunday, visited Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, at his private residence in Ibadan, to sympathise with the people and government of the state on the abduction of teachers and pupils at Yawota and Esinele communities of Oriire Local Government Area. Governor Mohammed, who was accompanied by some leaders of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), including the National Chairman, Alhaji Yusuf Mamman Dantalle; and the party’s governorship candidate in Bauchi State, Dr Yakubu Adamu, called for a rejig of the nation’s security architecture to better guarantee citizens’ safety. While lauding the steps taken…

_Says MDR Will Resist Any Threat to Nigeria’s Democracy_ Accord Party presidential candidate and Co-Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Renewal (MDR), Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has condemned the reported attack on human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, and other protesters during a Democracy Day demonstration, describing it as a troubling sign for Nigeria’s democratic future. Hashim said the right to peaceful protest, free expression, and civic participation are fundamental elements of democracy and must not be undermined. He warned that democracy cannot survive where citizens are intimidated for demanding accountability or expressing concerns about governance. According to him, Democracy Day…

Nigeria’s entertainment and cultural community has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran actor, dramatist, filmmaker, and scholar, Dr. Kola Oyewo. His son, Dr. Wale Oyewo, confirmed the development to ThePage correspondent on Friday evening, revealing that the respected thespian passed away approximately two hours earlier at the age of 80. The late Oyewo was widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Yoruba theatre and Nigerian performing arts, with a career spanning more than six decades. His death marks the end of an illustrious journey that left an indelible mark on Nollywood, academia, and the…

Leaders, stakeholders, and longstanding members of the Accord Party in Osun State, including executives who were in the party long before Governor Ademola Adeleke joined its ranks, on Wednesday reaffirmed their support for Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, insisting that no external influence can override the will of party members. The declaration was made at a rally in Osogbo attended by party leaders, women groups, youth supporters, and grassroots members from across the state. Speaking on behalf of the party, Daniel Adedayo said the gathering was convened to formally reaffirm Olawepo-Hashim’s…

The Ibadan, Oyo State Branch of the Young Lawyers Forum of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), has elected a new set of executive officers to direct its affairs for the next two years. At a properly monitored election that took place at the Bar Centre, Iyaganku, Oluwatomiwa James Fadeyi, was elected Chairman. He polled 34 to defeat his closest rival, Awere Bolanle Ajoke, who scored 12. Fadeyi was the President of Adekeke University Students Association, Ede, in his University days. Others elected to serve with him are: for the position of Secretary; Kayode Kareem, Social Secretary; Bukola Onyewenu and…

As Nigeria commemorated Democracy Day, the leadership of the Geneith Health Competition (GHC) joined millions of citizens in celebrating the nation’s democratic journey while applauding the growing wave of public support behind the movement to eliminate malaria across the country. In a joint Democracy Day message, the Initiator of the Geneith Health Competition and Managing Director of CEOAFRICA, Prince Cletus Iloabanafor, alongside the Chairman of Geneith Pharmaceuticals and Sponsor of the initiative, Prince Ilobanafor , announced that the competition—powered by Coatal Forte Softgel—continues to attract overwhelming participation from young Nigerians, student leaders, and community advocates nationwide. They described the…

Oyo south Senatorial candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), and member representing Ibadan North-west/Ibadan South-west federal constituency of Oyo state in the House of Representatives, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, has called on Nigerians to sustain the ideals and momentum of democratic governance as the nation marks the 2026 Democracy day celebration. Olajide made the call in a Democracy day message made available to journalists on friday through his Special Adviser, Media and Public Affairs, Tolu Mustapha. The federal lawmaker described June 12 as a watershed in Nigeria’s democratic history, noting that the sacrifices made by pro-democracy activists,…

The Oyo State Commissioner for Information , Prince Dotun Oyelade, has appealed to opposition politicians to stop playing politics with the recent kidnapping incident in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. According to the Commissioner, Governor Seyi Makinde, in his usual display of transparency and accountability, informed the people of Oyo State that about 200 personnel of the Oyo State Security Network Agency (Amotekun Corps) have lost their lives since the establishment of the corp six years ago. Prince Oyelade said it was unfortunate that some opposition elements have  twisted the governor’s statement to create the…

Oyo state representative on the House Committee on Constitution Review and member representing Ibadan North-west/Ibadan South-west federal constituency of Oyo state in the House of Representatives , Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, has described the passage of the constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of state police as a landmark step towards addressing Nigeria’s growing security challenges through a more responsive and decentralized policing framework. Olajide, who is also the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) candidate for Oyo south senatorial district in the forthcoming 2027 general elections stated this while reacting to the consideration and passage of the constitutional amendment…