Osun APC in Turmoil as Omisore, Six Others Disqualified From Governorship Race; Defection Fears Rise

The Osun State chapter of the APC has plunged into crisis after the party’s screening committee disqualified Iyiola Omisore, Deputy Governor Benedict Alabi, Dotun Babayemi, Akin Ogunbiyi, Senator Babajide Omoworare, Kunle Adegoke (SAN), and Babatunde Oralusi from the 2025 governorship primary. Only two aspirants—Mulikat Adeola Jimoh and Munirudeen Oyebamiji—were cleared, sparking accusations of manipulation, imposition, and internal sabotage. While party officials insist the aspirants failed constitutional sponsorship requirements, the affected politicians deny the claims and have filed appeals. The development has heightened fears of mass defection, deepened factional tensions linked to former Governor Gboyega Oyetola, and raised concerns that the crisis could strengthen the Aregbesola bloc ahead of the unpredictable Osun governorship election.

Buhari, Three Close Allies of President Tinubu Who Died in 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lost several key allies in 2025, including former President Muhammadu Buhari, whose death in July marked the year’s most significant political loss. Other associates who passed on include APC chieftain Sunny Ajose, retired Air Vice Marshal Terry Okorodudu, and veteran media figure Bayo Osiyemi. Tinubu issued emotional tributes for each, describing their deaths as deeply personal and a major blow to the APC and the nation.

APC more scared of Peter Obi than Atiku, to the extent that they don't even want Obi on the ballot. --- Chief Ameh

Senator Buhari Announces 2027 Oyo Governorship Bid

Senator AbdulFatai Buhari, the three-term lawmaker representing Oyo North and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Land Transport, has officially thrown his hat in the ring for the 2027 Oyo State governorship election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Speaking in Ibadan on Saturday, the senator revealed he will not seek a fourth term in the Senate, choosing instead to channel his energy into the governorship race an ambition he described as one guided by faith, not desperation.

Buhari appealed to Oyo State residents to prioritize competence, proven records, and delivery capacity over zoning or sectional sentiments, saying:

“I have said it that I’m no longer interested in the Senate seat again because I also want to take a shot at the governorship. I am not desperate; I leave it to God, and I am looking unto God to do it for me.

“I want the people of Oyo State to look beyond where a candidate comes from and focus on performance, competence, experience, and the ability to take our state to greater heights.”

Omisore Slams APC Panel After Disqualification From Osun Governorship Primary

Senator Iyiola Omisore has condemned his disqualification from the All Progressives Congress (APC) Osun governorship primary, describing the screening panel’s decision as biased and politically motivated. Omisore, alongside six other aspirants, was barred for allegedly failing to meet nomination requirements, a claim he insists is false and unsupported by evidence. He accused former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of influencing the process in favour of Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji. Omisore said the committee failed to provide specific infractions and called on the APC National Working Committee to overturn what he termed an unfair and non-transparent decision.

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APC Chieftain Hails Supreme Court Verdict, Calls Osun Governor Adeleke a ‘Party Orphan’

An APC chieftain in Osun State, Prince Abdulrasheed Muideen (Romeo), has applauded the Supreme Court ruling affirming the full three-year tenure of elected local government chairmen. He stated that the judgment ends what he describes as Governor Ademola Adeleke’s “era of executive intimidation” and restores constitutional order at the grassroots. Muideen further labelled Adeleke a “party orphan governor” following his resignation from the PDP, adding that mismanagement and lack of development under the current administration will lead to Adeleke’s defeat in the 2026 governorship election.

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PDP Slams Rivers Lawmakers Over Fresh Defection to APC, Moves to Recover Mandates

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the renewed defection of 16 Rivers State House of Assembly members, including Speaker Martin Amaewhule, who announced their move to the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the second time. The lawmakers, loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, claimed internal division within the PDP as their reason.
In response, the PDP accused them of acting as “political puppets” and vowed to begin legal proceedings to recover the mandates the lawmakers won under its platform. The party said their actions amount to “defection from APC to APC,” insisting they had long abandoned PDP values.
The development intensifies the political crisis in Rivers State and reflects broader power struggles involving Wike, who is reportedly trying to retain influence amid declining favour from President Bola Tinubu.

APC DISQUALIFIES OMISORE, SIX OTHERS

The All Progressives Congress (APC) of Friday disqualified its former National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore and other aspirants running for the Party's Governorship Primary

In a report the Committee observed that seven aspirants: Sen. Iyiola Omisore, Babatunde Haketer Oralusi, Mr. Oyedotun Babayemi, Dr. Akinade Akanmu Ogunbiyi, Benedict Olugboyega Alabi, Adegoke Rasheed Okiki Adekunle, and Sen. Babajide Omoworare- failed to meet the mandatory nomination requirement of being sponsored by five (5) fully registered and financially up-to-date members from each Local Government Area

Meanwhile, the Committee found that two (2) aspirants, Mulikat Abiola Jimoh and Munirudeen Bola Oyebanji, satisfactorily met all constitutional and guideline requirements of the APC, including proper nomination by the requisite number of fully registered, financially up-to-date party members from each Local Government Area”.

BREAKING: APC disqualifies Iyiola Omisore and six other aspirants from participating in the forthcoming governorship primary in Osun State.

According to the screening committee, the disqualified aspirants did not provide evidence of sponsorship by at least five fully registered and financially up-to-date party members from each Local Government Area in Osun State, as stipulated in Articles 9.3(i) and 31.2(ii) of the APC Constitution and Paragraph 6(c) of the party’s guidelines.

Other disqualified aspirants include former Deputy Governor Benedict Olugboyega Alabi, Dotun Babayemi, Akin Ogunbiyi, Senator Babajide Omoworare, Kunle Adegoke (SAN), and Babatunde Haketer Oralusi.

Meanwhile, the APC screening committee has cleared two aspirants, Mulikat Abiola Jimoh and Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji to contest the primary.

APC Disqualifies Omisore, Six Others from Osun 2026 Governorship Primary, Clears Only Two Aspirants

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified seven prominent aspirants from participating in the Osun 2026 governorship primary scheduled for December 13, 2025. Those barred include former APC National Secretary Senator Iyiola Omisore and six others who failed to meet mandatory nomination requirements under the APC Constitution and primary guidelines. Only Mulikat Abiola Jimoh and Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji were cleared by the screening panel chaired by Chief Obinna Uzoh. The committee also confirmed receiving a petition supporting the disqualifications and warned that internal divisions within the Osun APC could threaten the credibility of the upcoming primary. It urged the national leadership to initiate immediate reconciliation efforts.

Court Sets December 9 for Hearing in Tonye Cole’s ₦40B Defamation Suit Against FCT Minister Wike

The FCT High Court has scheduled December 9, 2025, for the mention of Tonye Patrick Cole’s ₦40 billion defamation lawsuit against FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Channels Television. Cole, the 2023 APC governorship candidate in Rivers State, accuses Wike of making false and damaging statements during a September 18 broadcast, alleging financial misconduct involving state resources, Rivers State gas, and the Olympia Hotel. Represented by senior lawyer J.S. Okutepa, Cole seeks ₦40 billion in damages, ₦500 million in legal costs, a public apology, retraction of the statements, and a perpetual injunction restraining further defamatory publications. The defendants have been ordered to enter appearance within 21 days of receiving the writ.

17 Rivers Assembly Members Defect from PDP to APC

Seventeen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly an to the Speaker have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (#PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (#APC).

The defection was formally announced by the Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, during Friday’s plenary session in Port Harcourt.

The lawmakers cited ongoing internal crises within the PDP as the primary reason for their decision to switch allegiance to the ruling APC at the federal level.

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Rivers State House Assembly Speaker, Hon. Martin Amaewhule ~ "All 16 members, including the Speaker, have decided to leave the PDP for the APC."

16 Rivers Lawmakers, Speaker Defect from PDP to APC, Confirming SaharaReporters’ Exclusive

Sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, have officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The move, announced during Friday’s plenary, confirms SaharaReporters’ earlier exclusive report that the lawmakers loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike would dump the PDP. Amaewhule said the defection was triggered by a “clear division” within the PDP. The development marks a major escalation in the political crisis in Rivers State and further highlights the strained relationship between Wike and President Bola Tinubu, despite Wike’s attempts to regain favour with the presidency.

Two Zamfara Lawmakers Dump APC for PDP Over Internal Crisis and Poor Leadership

Two members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Shamsudeen Hassan Basko and Nura Dahiru, have resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing persistent internal crises, divisions, and poor leadership within the party. Their resignation letters were read by Speaker Bilyaminu Moriki, with both lawmakers announcing their defection to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Hassan, from former Governor Abdulaziz Yari’s hometown, said the APC’s sidelining of members made continued participation impossible, while Dahiru stated that joining the PDP would better serve his constituents’ interests. The move strengthens the PDP’s position in Zamfara, where the party has recently gained momentum following Governor Dauda Lawal’s emergence and ongoing leadership disputes within the APC and PDP.

Governor Radda Accuses Opposition of Undermining Peace Efforts in Katsina

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has accused opposition figures of deliberately working against the state’s improving security situation in order to portray his APC-led administration as a failure. Speaking during his tour of Danmusa Local Government, Radda said bandit-hit communities are now witnessing the return of farming and normal socio-economic activities. He claimed critics, including Dr. Mustapha Inuwa and ex-Senator Ahmed Babba Kaita, were exploiting insecurity for political gain ahead of 2027. The governor insisted his government will not be distracted by “celebrants of killings,” and urged residents to remain law-abiding and committed to sustaining peace.

Wike Loses Influence With Tinubu as Rivers Assembly Plans Defection to APC

Nyesom Wike is reportedly losing political influence with President Bola Tinubu despite efforts to prove loyalty, including orchestrating a vote of confidence from the Rivers State House of Assembly. As pressure mounts from international and religious leaders, Wike is said to be pushing lawmakers to defect to the APC. Meanwhile, Governor Siminalayi Fubara gains stronger support following the lifting of the state of emergency, leaving Wike increasingly isolated. The former governor also faces multiple controversies involving alleged corruption, land racketeering, abuse of office, and a deepening rift with Tinubu over INEC leadership appointments.

Cross River APC Sacks Chairman Alphonsus Eba After Vote of No Confidence

The Cross River State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has removed its chairman, Alphonsus Ogar Eba, following a vote of no confidence passed by 30 of 32 State Executive Committee members. His removal comes amid allegations of financial mismanagement, high-handed leadership, and the prolonged closure of the party secretariat. Deputy Chairman Ntufam Ekum Ekok Ojogu has been appointed Acting Chairman and has vowed to reconcile aggrieved members, reopen party structures, and restore transparency. The SEC and chapter chairmen have commenced restructuring plans as the party works to stabilize its leadership ahead of upcoming political activities.