Politics
Ogun PDP Questions Credibility of Local Government Elections
The Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State has expressed serious concerns over the alleged irregularities in the ongoing local government elections.
The party accused the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) of distributing two separate result sheets to polling units instead of the standard single sheet, raising doubts about the integrity of the entire process.
Also, PDP criticized the delayed distribution of election materials.
Reports revealed that as late as 7:32 am, election officials were still collecting materials from the OGSIEC office in Abeokuta, the state capital.
This was barely half an hour before the scheduled commencement of voting at 8:00 am.
The delay, the party argued, posed a significant challenge to the smooth conduct of the elections.
Waliu Oladipupo, the PDP’s state party agent, described the situation as troubling.
Speaking to journalists, he expressed fears that these lapses could undermine the credibility of the polls.
Oladipupo emphasized that issues like distributing two result sheets and starting late could create an environment ripe for malpractice and ultimately disenfranchise voters.
He argued that such mismanagement not only disrespects the democratic process but also casts a shadow over the efforts to ensure free and fair elections.
OGSIEC, headed by Babatunde Osibodu, had previously assured citizens of the state’s readiness to conduct credible elections.
However, the PDP’s observations seem to contradict those promises.
With over 20 local government areas participating, the stakes are high for both the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the PDP, which has been vocal in its criticism of governance under Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration.
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.
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.”
Nigerian activist VeryDarkMan reacts to Daniel Bwala’s comment on the absence of politician Peter Obi visiting Benue State after the recent violent attacks.
It can be recalled that Benue State recently suffered violent attacks that resulted in many victims and deaths. Many powerful and influential figures in the nation visited the state to show their concern and support for the victims.
It can also be noted that VeryDarkMan was among them. However, Daniel Bwala came out to call out Peter Obi for lacking empathy because he did not visit. In response, VeryDarkMan spoke in defense of the politician:
“Mr. Bwala, you said Peter Obi was not there and lacks empathy. Let me break it down. I’m not trying to support Peter Obi here, but in April 2025, Peter Obi was stopped from going into Benue State by the governor… Since Peter Obi and his people started the ADC thing, all of Una just dey restless. Wike go talk today, you go talk tomorrow, and them never even give am presidential ticket yet…”
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