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“I Stood My Ground and Didn’t Buy Votes” – Nejo on Ondo Election Loss

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Myson Nejo, the governorship candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ondo State, has spoken out about the issue of vote buying that marred the state’s recent gubernatorial election.

Despite coming in third place with 4,138 votes, Nejo has maintained that his loss was due to his decision to reject the corrupt practice of vote trading.

In a statement made on Sunday, Nejo expressed disappointment over the widespread vote-buying during the election.

He pointed out that candidates who could afford to buy votes from voters were the ones who emerged victorious.

Nejo, however, chose not to engage in such practices, even when faced with pressure to do so.

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“I lost the election because I refused to buy votes,” Nejo said.

“But I’m proud of my decision. I didn’t give out any money, and despite that, I still received votes from the people who believed in my vision for Ondo State.

To me, those votes are legitimate and meaningful because they weren’t influenced by money or unethical tactics.”

Nejo revealed the shocking extent of the vote-buying, noting that voters were being offered as much as N20,000 in exchange for their ballots in some areas.

In his polling unit, the going rate was between N10,000 and N15,000.

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Nejo explained that, because he refused to take part in these practices, he received very few votes in his unit—just two votes—while his overall tally was a modest 40 votes.

Despite this, he expressed satisfaction with the integrity of his campaign.

“People were asking me for money in exchange for their votes, but I stuck to my principles.

I told them if they wanted to vote, they could do so freely, without expecting anything from me.

I wasn’t going to give a kobo to influence the outcome of the election,” Nejo said.

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Bayo Onanuga Warns Peter Obi Against Teaming Up With Atiku for 2027 Election

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President Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has sent a strong message to Peter Obi, cautioning him against forming a joint ticket with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 elections. Onanuga believes Obi would not enjoy the same level of passionate support he had in 2023 if he decides to play second fiddle to Atiku.

According to him, many of Obi’s supporters were drawn to his individual candidacy and would likely not back an alliance that makes him a running mate. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, Onanuga maintained that the APC remains confident going into 2027. He said Tinubu’s work in office will speak volumes when it’s time to campaign again.

He added that while opposition figures like Obi, Atiku, and other political players are busy testing out alliances and strategies, the ruling party is focused on governance and delivery, which, he claims, will keep Tinubu in power beyond 2027. Obi and Atiku are currently involved in a political coalition that recently adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform.


 

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Yul Edochie Tells Tinubu to Fix Nigeria First Before Thinking of 2027 Elections

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Nollywood star Yul Edochie has urged President Bola Tinubu to stay focused on fixing Nigeria’s current problems instead of getting caught up in early talks about the 2027 elections. In a message shared on Instagram, Yul, who has openly supported Tinubu in the past, said Nigerians are dealing with serious struggles, especially the rising cost of living and growing insecurity.

He wrote directly to the president, asking him not to be distracted by political noise: “We’re still in 2025. People are suffering. The focus should be on reducing hardship and restoring security. These are the real issues.” He ended his post with a prayer for Tinubu’s leadership, hoping he stays guided through the challenges ahead.


 

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‘Peter Obi Has Gone Back Home to Atiku’ – Seun Kuti Slams Political Move

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Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti calls out politician Peter Obi over a recent political agreement with Atiku Abubakar.

It can be noted that the political figures Peter Obi and Atiku, who are not Labour Party representatives, have now joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a political party.

The singer took to social media to simply state to Peter Obi’s followers: “Now that Peter Obi has gone back home to Atiku, I don’t need to mention anything about Obidients anymore.”


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