APRIL 06, 2026
Osun/Ekiti Elections: ADC Gains More Momentum Despite FG’s Attack
Our Reporter
TH E African Democra c Congress (ADC) has con nued to gather momentum ahead of the 2026 governorship elec ons in Osun and Eki states, despite what party leaders describe as sustained pressure and instu onal interference from the Federal Government.
OSUN DEFENDER reports that the development comes amid a widening controversy over the leadership crisis within the party, which has drawn interna onal a en on following the decision of the Independent Na onal Electoral Commission (INEC) to de-recognise the party’s NWC led by former Senate President David Mark.
The situa on has sparked debate among poli cal stakeholders, with many warning that such moves by the elec-
toral body could impact the credibility of the electoral process if not carefully managed.
Inves ga ons by the medium revealed that despite INEC’s decision, the ADC’s growing visibility in the South-West, par cularly in Osun and Eki , is beginning to reshape the poli cal landscape ahead of the 2026 elec ons.
We Will Win Osun Guber Despite INEC’s Shenanigans – Salaam
In Osun State, the ADC gubernatorial candidate, Najeem Salaam, has reassured supporters of his determina on to contest and win the August 15 elec on, urging calm amid the controversy surrounding the party’s leadership crisis.
Salam, in a statement issued on Saturday, reacted strongly to the decision of the INEC not to recognise the leadership of the ADC led by David Mark,
•We Will Win Osun Guber Despite INEC’s Shenanigans – Salaam •As Bejide Intensifies Grassroots Support Ahead of June 20 Guber
describing the development as troubling but not insurmountable.
“I wish to reaffirm, without any ambiguity, that I am fully in the Osun State gubernatorial contest to win. Our resolve is strong, our vision is clear, and our commitment to the good people of Osun remains unwavering,” Salaam said.
He called on party members and supporters across the state to remain resolute, stressing that the current situa on requires unity and courage rather than panic or division.
“ To all our loyal members, supporters, and stakeholders in the African Democra c Congress, I urge you to remain steadfast and resolute. This is not the me for doubt or distrac on. It is a me for unity, courage, and renewed determina on. Be assured that we will do
everything humanly possible, within the bounds of the law, to secure victory for our great party and the people of Osun State,” he added.
The ADC candidate further cri cised what he described as “shenanigans” by the electoral umpire, expressing confidence that the rule of law would ul mately prevail.
“Recent developments and the shenanigans witnessed from the electoral umpire are indeed concerning. However, let it be known that such ac ons cannot and will not stand. We have absolute confidence in the rule of law and the strength of our democra c ins tu ons to correct any injus ce.
“Our campaign is rooted in the collec ve aspira on of our people for a be er, more prosperous Osun. No amount of in mida on, manipula on, or administra ve
manoeuvring will derail the will of the people,” Salaam stated.
He also urged supporters to remain peaceful and focused, no ng that victory would come through persistence and lawful engagement.
“We call on all our supporters to remain peaceful, focused, and committed to the cause. Together, we will overcome every obstacle and emerge victorious. The future of Osun is bright, and with your con nued support, victory is assured.”
Meanwhile, in Eki State, the ADC gubernatorial candidate, Ambassador Dare Bejide, has intensified grassroots mobilisa on ahead of the June 20, 2026 governorship elec on, further boos ng the party’s growing influence in the SouthWest.
Bejide, a former Nigerian High Commissioner to
Canada has embarked on a series of consulta ons and community engagements across the state, mee ng with tradi onal rulers, youth groups and party stakeholders.
OSUN DEFENDER gathered that his campaign has also focused on local issues, economic revitalisa on and inclusive governance, drawing increasing support from diverse segments of the electorate.
Stakeholders who spoke with our reporters said the growing acceptance of Bejide reflects a wider shi in poli cal senment, with many voters seeking alterna ves outside the dominant pares.
A senior ADC chie ain in Ado-Eki noted, “What we are witnessing in Eki is organic growth. People are red of the old order and are looking for credible leadership. Bejide has connected well with the grassroots, and that is beginning to reflect in the level of support he is receiving.”
Another party chieftain, Mrs Bolade Ariyo linked developments in both Osun and Eki to a broader na onal realignment, adding, “Despite the challenges, including issues with party recogni on, the ADC is gaining strength. The more pressure that comes from the centre, the more determined our supporters become.”
Ariyo stressed that the unfolding events in Osun and Eki could signal a significant shi in Nigeria’s opposi on landscape, especially if the ADC succeeds in consolida ng its gains and naviga ng the ongoing ins tu onal and legal hurdles.
•Najeem Salaam
•Dare Bejide
Makinde Eyes NDC Move As PDP Crisis Deepens
Sodiq Yusuf
OYO State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is weighing a possible defec on from the Peoples Democra c Party (PDP) to the emerging Nigeria Democra c Congress (NDC), as the crisis rocking the opposi on party con nues to deepen at both na onal and state levels.
Top sources confirmed
•Dickson Lobbies Oyo Gov Amidst ADC Squabbles
•To Decide Possible Successor At April 8 Stakeholders Meeting
to OSUN DEFENDER over the weekend that former Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has intensified efforts to bring Makinde into the NDC fold, posi oning the pla orm as a stabilising alterna ve amid growing disaffec on within the PDP.
Findings revealed that the move is said to be gaining trac on, par cularly among the two remaining PDP governors and stakeholders frustrated with the party’s lingering internal disputes and ongoing developments within the coali on African Democra c Congress (ADC).
ing belief that he is more comfortable with technocra c and reform-minded aspirants who align closely with his governance style.
•Leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) at a press conference to reject INEC’s de-recognition of the party’s NWC, last Thursday
MIXED reac ons have trailed the grading of rural roads by the local government chairmen elected under the All Progressives Congress in the October 15, 2022 elec on in Osun State.
It would be recalled that the chairmen through their leader, Mr Abiodun Idowu, had announced that each of the councils are expected to grade 35km in their respec ve areas.
Abiodun said the road grading exercise will enhance and scale up ruralurban mobility for rapid socioeconomic growth and development.
He said: “We have begun massive roads grading and rehabilita on across the 30 Local Government Areas including Local Council Development Areas, Area Councils and Administra ve Offices in Osun State. This is in line with our resolve to bring grassroots’ development to the doorsteps of our people, expose our communi es and rural centres to commercial and
industrial opportuni es through passable roads.
“The grading of 1,050km with 35km each in every Council is a wellthought out and decisive move to strengthen the transporta on system at the grassroots, and it is our collec ve belief that the ongoing roads grading exercise will enhance safety, increase accessibility and advance socioeconomic ac vi es in our rural and communi es in the state.
“We firmly believe
that the exercise will in no measure support our farmers in transpor ng farm produce to the markets which in turn, will enhance the produc on capacity and as well ease the transporta on system in the state.
“This is in fulfilment of our commitment to turn around the socioeconomic fortunes at the grassroots as we begin to unveil different people-focused and massesdriven developmental projects.”
The Independent Na onal Electoral Commission (INEC) had last Wednesday announced the derecogni on of the DavidMark NWC due to lingering court cases surrounding the adop on of the party by opposi on leaders.
In Oyo State, the PDP’s internal contest for succession has further exposed divisions, following the screening of governorship aspirants.
Those confirmed to have been screened by the Bolaji Ayorinde (SAN) commi ee include a member of the House of Representa ves representing Ibadan South-West/ North-East, Adedeji Olajide (Odidiomo); State Chairman of Universal Basic Educa on, Nureni Adeniran; former Commissioner for Finance, Budget, and Planning during the late former Governor Abiola Ajimobi’s administra on, Bimbo Adekanmbi; state Chairman of the Agribusiness Development Agency, Debo Akande; and Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, among others.
It was gathered that party insiders, however, have insisted that beyond the formal screening process, some individuals are perceived to enjoy the confidence of the governor.
While Makinde has publicly maintained that competence and loyalty will guide his decision, sources say there is a grow-
Mixed Reactions Trail Osun APC ‘Yes Or No’ LG Chairmen Rural Roads Grading
However, residents have reacted to the development differently since the commencement of the exercise.
While some residents praised the APC council chairmen, others expressed a different opinion, describing the project as a misplaced priority.
Those who supported the development said the grading will ensure easy access for rural dwellers and open up roads for
It’s Fake News, ADC Debunks Reports
Of Leadership
THE African Democra c Congress (ADC) has dismissed social media reports claiming a change in its leadership.
ADC spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, in a post on his X handle on Sunday, described the reports as fabricated misinforma on and urged Nigerians to disregard the claims.
“Please note that reports circula ng about a change in the leader-
Change
ship of the ADC are #FakeNews.
“Please disregard, flag, and report such content on any social media platform where you encounter it,” Abdullahi wrote.
The denial came hours a er an online report claimed that Senator David Mark had stepped aside as na onal chairman amid ongoing leadership disputes and pressure over the party’s structure fol-
lowing recent ac ons by the Independent Na onal Electoral Commission.
The report further suggested that former party chairman, Ralph Nwosu, would take over to steer the ADC toward its na onal conven on and stabilise the party ahead of future elec ons.
Recall that INEC on Wednesday removed the names of the ADC Na onal Working Commi ee led by Mark from its official portal, ci ng a Court of Appeal order.
economic ac vi es.
Speaking with Osun Defender, a resident of Ayekale, Olorunda Local Government, Olaide Abayomi said, “The Local Government being the closest to the people at the grassroots should o en do these kinds of things. We are grateful for the grading of the roads in our community.”
However, some residents said the road grading being carried out during the rainy season would only inflict hardship on the people, no ng that accessing the roads may be difficult for both motorists and pedestrians especially whenever it rains.
“Grading of the road during raining season is totally nonsense and it will damage the road. Why didn’t the local government chairmen grade the roads during the dry season. Why wait ll now when the rains have begun?,” Victor Samuel, a resident of Arulogun community in Ede South said while speaking with Osun Defender.
A senior party figure in Ibadan explained, “The governor is not just looking for a successor; he is looking for con nuity of his policy direc on. That is why those who understand his economic reforms, infrastructure drive, and administra ve approach are being quietly assessed beyond the surface of the screening exercise.”
At the na onal level, the PDP crisis remains unresolved, with the lingering ri between Makinde and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, worsening the situa on. The struggle for control of party structures has polarised the PDP, with several blocs emerging across the country.
The crisis took a sharper turn following the posion of the Independent Na onal Electoral Commission (INEC), which recognised officials produced during last week’s Na onal Conven on of the party, affirming Wike’s leadership in the party.
Amid these developments, Makinde is set to meet with key Oyo PDP stakeholders on April 8 in what insiders describe as a “make-or-break” consulta on. The mee ng is expected to shape his poli cal direc on, including whether he remains in the PDP or aligns with the emerging NDC coali on.
A source close to the governor told OSUN DEFENDER, “This is not a decision he will take lightly. He understands the implica ons for Oyo State and for na onal poli cs. The April 8 mee ng is about listening to the people who have stood with him poli cally and weighing all available op ons carefully. The date has been communicated to relevant stakeholders since two weeks ago.”
On the lobbying by Dickson, another insider revealed, “Senator Dickson has made a strong case that the NDC can provide a fresh start. His argument is that the PDP, in its current form, may not be salvageable before the next elec on cycle. He believes leaders like Makinde are crucial.
“If Makinde eventually moves, it will not just be about him. It will affect the en re poli cal structure in Oyo. Those seen as aligned with him, especially among the aspirants, will likely follow, and that could significantly alter the balance ahead of 2027,” the insider noted further.
Ablockbuster
film will no doubt be made about the audacious rescue of a missing American airman trapped deep inside Iran. The story has all the elements of a global cinema c success and may well earn nominaons at the Oscars. That is good for the film industry and for lovers of ac on. However, beyond the drama and spectacle, there are serious lessons in strategy, intelligence and execu on.
Back home in Nigeria, we must ask ourselves difficult and honest ques ons. Why, for instance, have we not been able to locate and neutralise notorious bandit leaders such as Bello Turji? In an age defined by satellites, data tracking and real- me intelligence, the answers should not remain elusive. The con nued freedom of such figures raises concerns about the effec veness of our security architecture.
Equally troubling is the issue of terror financing. Criminal networks con nue to thrive because of weak tracking of financial flows. Funds obtained from kidnapping, ransom payments and other criminal acvi es move with li le resistance. Crime figh ng must go beyond boots on the ground. It must focus on tracing, disrup ng and dismantling the financial lifelines of terror groups. At present, our approach appears inadequate and, at mes, amateurish.
The situa on in Nigeria stands in stark contrast to recent strategic shi s in countries such as Burkina Faso. With over thirty monitoring centres across the country, that na on has embraced satellites, ar ficial intelligence and modern surveillance systems to track terrorist movements. This has helped to reduce casual es among troops and limit the opera onal strength of insurgents. It is a model that de-
Time To Reboot The Strategic Imperative
•New Impetus Needed in the War Against Terror
•The central monitoring system in Burkins Faso is effective and should be replicated in Nigeria
serves careful study and possible adapta on.
The Nigerian government must now place technology at the centre of its counter-terrorism strategy. Modern warfare is no longer fought with strength alone but with intelligence, speed and precision. Investment in surveillance systems, data analysis and interagency coordina on is no longer op onal. It is essen al.
We must also ramp up the development and deployment of Special Forces. Asymmetric warfare
requires highly trained, agile and intelligence-driven units capable of swi and decisive ac on. The recent American opera on once again highlights the importance of elite forces in achieving difficult military objec ves with minimal exposure.
Furthermore, there is an urgent need to strengthen intelligence sharing among security agencies. Fragmenta on and rivalry must give way to coopera on and unified command structures. Without seamless informa on flow,
The Discourse
“Political will remains the most decisive factor. Without firm and consistent leadership, even the best strategies will falter. The government must demonstrate resolve, transparency and accountability in prosecuting the war against terror”
even the most advanced tools will fail to deliver results.
Community engagement must also be priori sed. Local popula ons o en possess cri cal informa on that can aid security efforts. Building trust between ci zens and security agencies will encourage the mely sharing of intelligence and reduce the ability of criminal elements to hide in plain sight.
In addi on, financial surveillance systems must be upgraded to track suspicious transac ons more effec vely. Collabora on with financial ins tu ons and interna onal partners will be key in cu ng off funding channels that sustain criminal opera ons.
Poli cal will remains the most decisive factor. Without firm and consistent leadership, even the best strategies will falter. The government must demonstrate resolve, transparency and accountability in prosecu ng the war against terror.
We must be honest with ourselves. The war against terror in Nigeria has stalled. What is required now is not denial, but a clear-eyed reassessment and a bold reset of strategy.
The me to act is now. Delay will only deepen the crisis. A reboot of our strategic impera ve is not just necessary; it is urgent.
Beyond Convoys: The True Measure Of Good Governance In Osun
Wahab Abiona
AS Osun State moves steadily toward the August 15, 2026 governorship elec on, the quality of public discourse surrounding leadership deserves urgent eleva on beyond superficial judgments and poli cal theatrics. Governance, by every credible democra c standard, is neither measured by the length of a convoy nor by the in mida ng presence of armed escorts. It is measured by the clarity of vision, the strength of policy direc on, and, most importantly, the tangible improvement in the lives of ci zens.
This dis nc on becomes par cularly relevant in the face of recent cri cisms directed at Dr. Najeem Folasayo Salaam, candidate of the relevant poli cal party, whose detractors appear determined to reduce leadership capacity to displays of material power. Such arguments betray a troubling misunderstanding of democra c governance. Leadership is not an exhibi on of privilege; it is an exercise in responsibility, competence, and measurable service delivery.
Across the local governments of Osun, Dr. Salaam has adopted a notably grass-
roots approach, engaging communi es directly and ar cula ng policy alternaves rooted in local reali es. Rather than resor ng to spectacle, he has consistently projected a development-focused agenda built around prac cal programmes and ins tu onal reform.
In established democracies such as the United States and United Kingdom, leadership legi macy is earned through policy effec veness, transparency, and accountability not through ostenta ous displays of wealth or exaggerated symbols of power.
At the heart of good governance lies vision. A serious leader must possess a coherent roadmap for economic growth,
“As voters prepare for another defining electoral decision, the burden is to assess candidates beyond appearances and political noise. The future of Osun will not be secured by convoys, but by ideas; not by spectacle, but by substance”
infrastructure renewal, educa onal advancement, and healthcare delivery. On this score, Salaam’s public engagements suggest a candidate who understands the urgency of development planning and the
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need for realis c policy execu on. Integrity remains another indispensable pillar. Public office demands moral discipline because leadership without ethical restraint o en results in weakened ins tu ons and deepened public distrust. A society that has repeatedly witnessed the corrosive effects of self-serving governance cannot afford to trivialize character in leadership selec on. Salaam’s professional disposi on and public record project an image of accountability that voters may find increasingly relevant in the present poli cal climate.
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Competence, too, cannot be discounted. Modern governance requires intellectual depth, analy cal ability, and an apprecia on of the increasingly complex demands placed on subnaonal administra ons.
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LET us stop pretending. Nigeria’s economic crisis is no longer about policy mistakes or reform pains. It is about official dishonesty — the deliberate promo on of a success story that millions of starving ci zens know to be false.
This government is not merely out of touch. It is talking down to a suffering popula on.
*THE BIG CON: WHEN STATISTICS BECOME A WEAPON*
Nigerians are told the economy is improving.
Who exactly is improving?
Certainly not the trader who can no longer restock goods.
Not the civil servant whose salary is dead on arrival.
Not the graduate roaming the streets jobless.
Not the family skipping meals.
Yet, government spokespersons speak with confidence — GDP growth, easing infla on, fiscal discipline — as if numbers alone can cancel hunger.
This is not leadership.
It is economic propaganda.
*LET US BE CLEAR: POVERTY IS EXPLODING*
The World Bank es mates that over 130 million Nigerians now live in poverty. That is more people than the popula on of many African countries combined.
The government’s response? Denial. Dismissal. Deflec on. Instead of emergency ac on, Nigerians are given excuses.
Instead of accountability, they are given lectures about pa ence.
This is moral failure at scale.
*REFORMS WITHOUT RELIEF ARE REFORMS AGAINST THE PEOPLE*
Fuel subsidy removal.
Currency float.
New taxes.
All implemented with brutal speed — without safety nets, without wage protec on, without food security.
The result?
Transport costs exploded
Food prices went out of control
Small businesses collapsed
Purchasing power evaporated
Yet government officials s ll have the audacity to say “the worst is over.”
“Nigerians are not asking for miracles. They are asking for honesty, empathy, and relief. Until then, every talk of “turnaround” is an insult and Nigerians are no longer in the mood to be insulted”
Stop Insulting
Nigerians: An Economy That Works Only In Government Speeches Is a Fraud
Over for who?
For poli cians on allowances?
For contractors paid in dollars?
For elites insulated from market prices?
*TAXING POVERTY IS NOT GOVERNANCE — IT IS VIOLENCE*
Only a government detached from reality would increase tax pressure in an economy where:
Real incomes are falling
Unemployment is endemic
Informal businesses are barely breathing
Taxa on without prosperity is statesanc oned extor on.
No serious na on taxes its way out of mass poverty.
You grow produc on.
You create jobs.
STRIKER
MYou protect ci zens.
Nigeria is doing the opposite.
*THE MOST DANGEROUS LIE: “SUFFERING IS NECESSARY”*
Nigerians are told suffering is inevitable — that pain today guarantees prosperity tomorrow.
History disagrees.
There is no economic law that says reforms must destroy lives. There is no jus fica on for policy brutality. There is no excuse for indifference to hunger.
When leaders ask ci zens to suffer while they remain comfortable, the social contract is broken.
And broken contracts do not heal with speeches.
*THIS IS WHY PEOPLE ARE ANGRY*
Not because Nigerians “don’t understand economics.”
But because they understand injusce.
They understand when:
Markets say one thing
Kitchens say another
Government insists everyone is wrong except itself
Anger grows when truth is denied. Silence should not be mistaken for acceptance.
*A WARNING, NOT A THREAT*
No society survives indefinitely on denial and depriva on.
When governments ignore hunger, hunger eventually speaks. When leaders dismiss pain, pain eventually organizes. When legi macy collapses, stas cs cannot save it.
Nigeria is approaching that edge.
*THE BOTTOM LINE*
An economy that looks good only in official narra ves is not recovering.
A government that argues with poverty data instead of figh ng poverty has lost moral authority.
A leadership that demands sacrifice without protec on is unfit for trust.
Nigerians are not asking for miracles.
They are asking for honesty, empathy, and relief.
Un l then, every talk of “turnaround” is an insult and Nigerians are no longer in the mood to be insulted.
•Chief Akinwumi Akinfenwa, a Political Scientist, Public Policy Analyst, Social Commentator, and Advocate for Constitutional Decency lives in Ibadan can be reached via 07062986613.
Striker is not the opinion of the Columnist featured above
EET any Nigerian and ask him or her the ques on “are you a bad person?” and the answer will be a loud “No!” The other guys are usually the bad guys. Yet, society is on the brink of implosion from toxic corrup on and insecurity that has become road block to progress.
Rebuilding from a failed society is not impossible.
However, it is far be er that all those who believe they are the good guys, and truly are, come together NOW to salvage Nigeria from becoming a failed society. How far away or how close we are to becoming one can be found out by honest people from the defini on of a failed society given by the Great Russian writer Anton Chekhov, which we take liberty to here quote at length:
“In failed socie es, there are a thousand fools for each wise mind and a thousand clumsy words to counter each good advice. The majority are always dumb, ill-informed, egois c and constantly domina ng the ra onal and intelligent ones. They love trivializing important issues to distract them from facing their reality. They love holding mee ng upon mee ngs but ensuring that each mee ng is turned to throwing banters and cracking jokes to prevent diligent scru ny of issues. They are led by cliques, cabals and a few unserious individuals, while the majority are disenchanted, disgruntled and uninterested. They’re like a cult group where the gangsters are the majority.
They thrive on extor ng from a few among them who have over-bloated egos and always seeking for public a en on, without knowing they’re being used. It’s called
How Far, How Close To Failed Society?
a society of pacifiers and nonen es. Trivial ma ers are always at centre stage, and any a empt to make them face their real challenges are opposed and vehemently resisted. They’re constantly living in denial. An example of a failed society is where millions of people crowd themselves together every me, dancing and repea ng meaningless songs and words to themselves, and turning that to a societal culture.
In failed socie es, everyone have their own opinions, which are never ar culated. It’s a society where construc ve, sound, and workable ideas are constantly being suppressed for the mischievous cabal to keep being the dominant force. In failed socie es, it’s favouri sm and rewards for patronage that’s popular, while merit is sabotaged. Also, it’s characterized by injus ces and praise singing. Such socie es thrive on informa on hoarding and secret keeping as leadership accountability is regarded as a privilege and not a right. Open conversa ons are frowned at and regarded as an a ack against leadership.
Demanding for leadership accountability is forbidden. Gang leaders love to quote laws in the society that’s actually lawless and governed through caucus decisions. The minority are always pretending to be the majority. Divide and rule, rumour mongering, emo onal blackmail, are the readily tools for governance. Those with honest inten ons for promo ng the culture of common good are quickly labelled as saboteurs and isolated, so they don’t corrupt the dormant majority.
Genuine contributors and solu on providers are not known and no one gives them credit for their efforts. Failed socie es lack the attude of gra tude.
Since the crowd love pe ness and mundane things, they love those telling them it’s okay not to use their own brains to think for themselves, and prefer comedian that make them laugh with meaningless jokes, than the poet who is waking them up to reality and telling them the truth that temporarily hurts. Therefore, the caucus leadership called ’democracy’ is not an ideal leadership model for ignorant people and unenlightened socie es, because the corrupt minority will keep deciding their fate.
The people must seek their own salvaon and redemp on from within themselves before yielding to leadership. In construc ve leadership, one is not above the others; one is a member from within the body.”
Let us close with the admoni on of Ayn Rand: “When you see that in order to produce, you need permission from men who produce nothing – When you see that money is flowing to those who deal, not in goods (or services), but in favours – When you see that men get richer by gra and by pull than by work, and your laws don’t protect you against them, but protect them against you – When you see corrup on being rewarded and honesty becoming a self-sacrifice – You may know that your society is doomed.”
Like Murtala Mohammed said, way back: “it is me to reflect, to rethink, and to act.”
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