The Supreme Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday affirmed the election of Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as the Governor of Osun State.
The judgement followed an earlier decision by a three-member panel of the appellate court … Read the rest
The prevalence of the comic spirit is one of those distinctive features of Nigerian life and society – one of those things that make us who we are – our capacity to turn every season, every occasion, serious, not so … Read the rest
Ademola Adeleke
The Supreme Court has affirmed Senator Ademola Adeleke, Osun State governor-elect as the authentic candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the state governorship election held on July 16.
The apex court, in a unanimous judgement by a five-man … Read the rest
By Dare Babarinsa
There may have been few cutting-edge victories like the one of Adegboyega Oyetola in the recent Osun State governorship election. Oyetola defeated Senator Ademola Adeleke, his closest rival with less than 1000 votes. This is a record in Nigeria and … Read the rest
By Niyi Akinnaso
There is always more to an election than political parties, candidates, the electorate, the electoral umpire, and security. Other critical factors include the electoral process itself and the role of money in it. The interactions among the first set of … Read the rest
Reuben Abati
The number of persons involved in certificate scandals under the Buhari administration may speak to something far deeper in our society, even beyond the administration, but it is to say the least, disgraceful and embarrassing. Ordinarily considered some of the … Read the rest
Sam Omatseye
The reactions boiled over. As the informed columnist, I am accustomed to such vitriol, especially when they come from the isthmus of ignorance. My column last week simply inspired what was to come. When they did not know how to … Read the rest
Dele Momodu
Fellow Nigerians, let’s not mince words today and go straight to the crux of the matter. What transpired in the State of Osun, as my dear Brother, the Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, loves to refer to our State, was not … Read the rest