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Opinion: Road to Agodi State Secretariat in 2027: BSA or DCOS, Why Oyo People Need Competence Against Imposition

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Opinion: Road to Agodi State Secretariat in 2027: BSA or DCOS , Why Oyo People Need Competence Against Imposition By || FATAI JOY-C Today, we must reason to the reality of our progress in Oyo state and look back to where we are coming from, where we are and the place we are ending to. The evolution of Oyo politics and the progressive ideal since the return to democratic rule in 1999 , Oyo State has remained a crucible of vibrant political consciousness. From the turbulent formative years of the Fourth Republic to the defining battles between conservative tendencies and progressive ideologies, the people of Oyo State have consistently shown that power belongs to the masses. Like i said in one of my article, history has taught us that true development only happens when leadership is anchored on a progressive framework, one that prioritizes institutional strength, grassroots welfare, and economic autonomy over elitist convenience. As the clock ticks toward the 2027 gubernatorial elect...

JUST-IN: Adeleke wins 19 LGs, APC’s Oyebamiji secures 11 LGs

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JUST-IN: Adeleke wins 19 LGs, APC’s Oyebamiji secures 11 LGs The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, of the Accord Party, has won 19 Local Government Areas out of the 30 in the state, while his close rival, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress, clinched 11 LGs in the Saturday governorship election. Adeleke is awaiting the official declaration from the Independent National Electoral Commission following the collation and announcement of results on Sunday. A total of 15 political parties participated in the election, but only the Accord Party and the APC made a significant impact across the state. The African Democratic Congress candidate, Najeem Salaam, came a distant third with 14,989 votes. As of the time of filing the report, the state’s Returning Officer, Vice-Chancellor of Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Prof. Joshua Ogunwole, is expected to make the final declaration at the INEC state collation centre in Osogbo. Here is the breakdown and how Osun indigenes voted: 1....