In a major development in Ogun State’s political landscape, veteran politician and respected community leader, Chief Joju Fadairo, has announced his retirement from partisan politics, declaring that he is withdrawing from all political activities and relinquishing membership of any political party with immediate effect. Fadairo made the announcement on Wednesday July 1, 2026 during a…
By Oluseun JOSHUA As Ogun State gradually approaches another critical political cycle ahead of the 2027 general elections, various political interest groups and grassroots movements continue to position themselves within the evolving political landscape. Among these emerging and established political platforms, the Yayi Progressives Movement has distinguished itself as one of the most vibrant, organized,…
The Executive Chairman of Abeokuta South Local Government, Hon. Olaniyi Afeez Balogun , on Wednesday, 17th June 2026, donated desks, chairs, and assorted educational materials to primary school pupils across thirteen public schools in the council area to improve learning conditions and support basic education. The presentation at Nawair-ud-deen Nursery and Primary School, Isale Ijeun,…
The Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, has attributed the enduring peace and stability being enjoyed across Ogun State to the deliberate policies and strategic interventions of Governor Dapo Abiodun aimed at fostering security, social harmony, and sustainable development. Akinmade made this known on Tuesday while speaking…
The convener of the Yayi Progressives Movement (YPM) Armstrong ‘Tope Akintunde, has congratulated the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, and the party’s governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), on the selection of Mrs. Kudirat Abiodun Balogun as the deputy governorship candidate for the…
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has pledged that the state will deliver 95 per cent of its votes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, declaring that the President deserves a second term in office in recognition of the far-reaching economic reforms initiated by his administration. Governor Abiodun gave the…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has paid glowing tribute to the late South-West Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief (Mrs.) Yetunde Shakirat Adesanya, describing her as a loyal political associate, respected grassroots mobiliser, and distinguished leader whose life was devoted to the service of humanity and the growth of progressive politics….
The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially rebutted the claims made by former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo in her resignation letter, insisting that she was treated fairly and afforded the same opportunities as every other aspirant during her brief stay in the party. Senator Obasanjo, in a letter dated May 31,…
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Monsuru Osho, has emerged victorious in the bye-election conducted across 18 polling units in Iperu III Ward 5, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State. Announcing the results, the Returning Officer of the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC), Mr. Olusogo Otelaja, said Osho secured a…
The General Manager of the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA), Hon. Kehinde Bello, on Saturday hosted an array of political leaders, government officials, and well-wishers at a grand thanksgiving celebration held in honour of the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, the APC candidate for Ogun East Senatorial District, and Senator Olamilekan…
