2027: Four Years Not Enough for Tinubu’s Reforms, Adeleke Says

  Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, arguing that four years would not be enough for the President’s reforms to deliver their intended results. Adeleke spoke on Wednesday at the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council at the State House Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja. “We must give our father, the President of this nation, time for his reform to work. It’s not easy. Four years is not enough,” the governor said, declaring his support for Tinubu’s second-term bid. Adeleke, who was recently named coordinator of Tinubu’s campaign in Osun State, expressed confidence in the President’s chances in the 2027 election. “Nobody can stop this movement. We’re going to sing, we’re going to dance all the way back to Aso Rock,” he said. The governor added that Nigerians wanted action rather than excessive talk, urging supporters to work towards Tinubu’s re-election. He also called on citizens to continue praying for the President, saying his success would benefit the country. The revised campaign council list also named Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, as coordinator for Rivers State and the FCT, while Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo was included in the council. Speaking at the event, APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda described the gathering as a “rainbow coalition” bringing together people from different political parties. Adeleke governs Osun State under the Accord Party, while the APC campaign council is chaired by Tinubu, with Vice-President Kashim Shettima as vice-chairman. Former Zamfara State Governor Abdulaziz Yari serves as Director-General, and Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma is the secretary. The APC is scheduled to flag off its presidential campaign in Kaduna on October 24.

2027: Adeleke Camp Pledges 1.5 Million Votes for Tinubu

  The Imole Campaign Council has pledged to mobilise 1.5 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, following the appointment of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke as the state coordinator of the president’s campaign council. The council’s Director-General, Senator Olalere Oyewumi, disclosed this in a statement, welcoming Adeleke’s inclusion in the revised list of the Presidential Campaign Council. Oyewumi said the council would work with the Accord Party’s structure in Osun State to support Tinubu’s re-election bid. “The appointment is a well-deserved one. We assure the President that his confidence in the ability of Governor Adeleke to deliver Osun in the presidential election will not be misplaced,” he said. He added, “We promise the President, just like Governor Adeleke said sometime ago, that we will deliver 1.5 million votes to ensure his victory in the coming presidential election.” The council also urged Osun residents to support Adeleke, linking the governor’s performance in office to its call for support for Tinubu. Other political figures reportedly included in the revised campaign council list are the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori; and Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo.

(PHOTOS):GOC 2 Division visits, Charges Oyo, Osun Troops to Remain Professional, Proactive

The General Officer Commanding, 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Auwalu Mahmuda, has charged troops in newly established formations and units in Oyo and Osun states to remain disciplined, professional and proactive in the discharge of their duties. Mahmuda gave the charge on Thursday, October 1, 2026, during an inspection of the newly established Headquarters 7 Brigade in Oyo, Oyo State, and 137 Battalion in Ile-Ife, Osun State. The visit was aimed at ensuring the smooth take-off of the new formations and enabling the troops to immediately commence their constitutional responsibilities across the two states. Addressing the soldiers, the GOC urged them to maintain high standards of discipline and conduct, warning that he would not tolerate unprofessional behaviour. He also reminded the troops that their actions could affect the image of the Nigerian Army and urged them to maintain effective civil-military relations with their host communities. According to Mahmuda, the establishment of the new formations reflects the Chief of Army Staff’s, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, strategy to increase the number of troops on the ground to respond more effectively to emerging security challenges. He also noted that the Army was working to improve troops’ welfare under the COAS’s “Soldiers First” concept, urging personnel to reciprocate by remaining committed to their duties and denying criminal elements freedom of action. Meanwhile, community leaders in Ile-Ife, led by Sooko Adegboyega Ogunwusi, Sooko Laukun of Ife, expressed appreciation to the Nigerian Army for establishing 137 Battalion in the town. They also thanked the Chief of Army Staff and the GOC for the new unit and pledged their support for its operations in the community.

(PHOTOS):AIG Ewah Receives CRU Advocacy Agents, Reaffirms Support for Community Crime Prevention

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 11 Headquarters, Osogbo, AIG Bassey Samuel Ewah, has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting community-based efforts to prevent crime and promote public safety. AIG Ewah stated this when he received the executive members of the Complaint Response Unit (CRU) Advocacy Agents, a section of the Eagle Crime Awareness and Prevention Initiative (ECAPI), during a courtesy visit to the Zone. The delegation, led by the State Commander, Mr Clement Igwe, visited the newly posted AIG to welcome him to Zone 11 and strengthen collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force in tackling crime and improving community safety. Responding, AIG Ewah thanked the group for the visit and assured them of his continued support and cooperation. He also highlighted his longstanding relationship with ECAPI, describing himself as a father of the organisation since its inception. He therefore encouraged the CRU Advocacy Agents to sustain their partnership with the police, stressing the importance of collaboration in promoting peace, security and public safety. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks by the State Commander of the CRU Advocacy Agents, Mr Clement Igwe.