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Osun APC, government clash over Tinubu-Adeleke billboard

A political row erupts in Osun State as the APC and the Adeleke-led government exchange accusations over a controversial billboard featuring President Tinubu

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A political row erupts in Osun State as the APC and the Adeleke-led government exchange accusations over a controversial billboard featuring President Tinubu

 

A political controversy has ignited in Osun State, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the state government, led by Governor Ademola Adeleke, engaging in a heated exchange of words over a contentious billboard featuring President Bola Tinubu and Governor Adeleke in Iwo town.

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The billboard, bearing the inscription “Continuity of Progress” and attributed to a group called “Osun Leaders of Thought,” was reportedly erected in the early hours of Wednesday. It prominently displays images of both President Tinubu and Governor Adeleke.

Kola Olabisi, the APC’s Director of Media and Information, condemned the billboard as a “fraudulent political stunt.”

He criticised its placement, alleging that it was designed to create a false impression of political alignment between the president and Governor Adeleke.

“This is the absurd playing of dirty politics taken too far,” Olabisi stated in a press release on Thursday. “There could not be any acceptable reason for the sponsorship of the fraudulent billboard.”

He described the display as a “nose and eye sore” and an act of “political heresy,” asserting that the APC disassociates itself from the campaign and its implied messages.

According to the APC, the billboard was orchestrated by unnamed individuals attempting to falsely link President Tinubu with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)-led state government.

“No matter the antics being played… the efforts to dubiously sell their unsellable political product have refused to fly,” Olabisi declared.

In response, Olawale Rasheed, the spokesperson for Governor Adeleke, accused the APC of suffering an “integrity crisis” and being unsettled by the governor’s growing popularity.

“The opposition is by now scrambling on what to say. The opposition is confused about the groundswell of support for Governor Adeleke across party lines,” Rasheed stated.

He cited recent accomplishments of the Adeleke administration, including a cultural tourism partnership with the British Museum and business collaborations through the Nigeria-UK Chamber of Commerce, as sources of the APC’s anxiety.

He also pointed to endorsements from federal and non-governmental bodies as evidence of rising approval, accusing the APC of spreading misinformation and being unable to contend with its declining credibility.

“The opposition is therefore running amok, ranting over billboards,” Rasheed concluded.

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Any Ambition Against Senator Nwoko’s Second Term Bid Is Selfish, Unnecessary —APC Chieftain

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As Senator Ned Nwoko positions for a return to the National Assembly, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Emmanuel Eboh, has described any opposing ambition as self- serving, unnecessary  and detrimental to the peace and development of Delta North Senatorial District.

Speaking in an interview in Abuja, Chief Eboh, a former civil commissioner in Delta State, said Senator Nwoko continues to enjoy widespread goodwill and the support of the people of Delta North, popularly known as Anioma.

While acknowledging that political aspirations are legitimate in a democratic setting, Eboh cautioned against what he termed the “unacceptable drift towards turning politics into a family enterprise and a tool for power control and manipulation.”

He called on residents of Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency and the wider Delta North district to resist  “the inordinate ambition of some Shylock politicians driven by selfish motives and unrestrained personal interests.”

The APC stalwart warned that personality-driven ambitions, rather than people-oriented leadership, could
lead to  avoidable rivalry and division within Delta North.

Chief Eboh maintained that Senator Nwoko’s performance in office has been commendable and deserving of re-election, citing key interventions in rural road construction, electrification, education, potable water supply, and empowerment programmes.

He further highlighted the senator’s sustained advocacy for the recognition and identity of Anioma, noting that it was “unprecedented in the political history of the district”.

According to him, “Senator Nwoko has not only met expectations but surpassed them. He deserves re-election, particularly given the fact that the core constitutional responsibility of a senator is lawmaking for the good governance of the nation.”

Eboh said the people of Delta North regard Nwoko as a progressive leader who embodies unity and dignity across Anioma, stressing that he should not be distracted by unnecessary political contestation.

He reaffirmed that the senator’s commitment to the growth and development of Anioma remains unwavering and urged constituents to sustain their support for his return to the Senate.

The APC chieftain also called for continued backing of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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Nasir El-Rufai Granted Bail by Federal High Court

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