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By Seye Akanmu-Bode In politics, there are seasons—and then there are moments. The former obey calendars and calculations; the latter belong to destiny. On the 13th May 2027, Hon. Bolanle Aminat Sarumi-Aliyu—widely known as BASA—walked into the PDP secretariat, submitted her expression of interest and nomination forms, and went through the screening for her quest to represent Oyo Central Senatorial District in the Senate. On the surface, it was a routine exercise. But for those who have followed her turbulent journey through Oyo State politics, it was nothing short of a Gaullist moment. After the Second World War, France’s Fourth Republic staggered under the weight of quarrelling party barons who believed they alone could determine who led and who fell. Into that vacuum stepped Charles de Gaulle—not because the establishment anointed him, but because the French people, weary of political games, rallied around his personality, his resolve, and his unshak...

Governor Seyi Makinde is expected to formally declare his presidential ambition on Thursday, 14 May, during a major political rally scheduled to hold at the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan. The event, tagged “Unity Mega Rally Ibadan 2026”, is expected to serve as the official launch of Governor Makinde’s anticipated 2027 presidential bid, alongside the unveiling of a grand political alliance between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), as well as candidates aligned with the emerging coalition being championed by the Oyo State governor and his loyalists. Sources familiar with the development disclosed to Vanguard on Tuesday that preparations for the rally have intensified amid growing political realignments within Oyo State and the wider South-West region. Several grassroots mobilisers, political associates and loyalists of Governor Makinde are reportedly making strategic moves as consultations over a broader political structure continue to...

Hon. Wale Ajala, the Consensus Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Ona-Ara State Constituency, has officially defected to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) ahead of the 2027 general election. Hon. Ajala formally joined the APM on Friday May 8, 2026, reaffirming his determination and commitment to remain in the race to represent the people of Ona-Ara State Constituency at the Oyo State House of Assembly in 2027. Speaking after his defection, Hon. Wale Ajala assured his supporters and residents of Ona-Ara that his decision was driven by the desire to sustain purposeful leadership, fairness, and quality representation for the constituency. Recall that Hon. Wale Ajala emerged as the consensus candidate of party leaders within the PDP in Ona-Ara Local Government before his exit from the party. Political observers believe his movement to the APM may reshape the political landscape in Ona-Ara ahead of the 2027 elections, considering his grassroots popularity and gr...

Eunice Ameh, a NYSC member and lawyer, goes missing after leaving work in Abuja, causing anxiety among her family. A serving member of the NYSC and attorney, Miss Eunice Ameh, has been reported missing after she allegedly vanished on her way home from Abuja.  Eunice Ameh, a NYSC member and lawyer, goes missing after leaving work in Abuja, causing anxiety among her family. A serving member of the NYSC and attorney, Miss Eunice Ameh, has been reported missing after she allegedly vanished on her way home from Abuja.  Ameh started working as a Sales Manager at Blades and Butchers Ltd. in Maitama just two weeks ago, according to family sources.  She only began working for the company two weeks ago as the sales manager. According to a family source, she was scheduled to participate in her final Community Development Service (CDS) as a corps member yesterday (Thursday) and would soon pass out. On Tuesday, May 6, at approximately 5:40 p.m., she was last observed leavi...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OYHA 2027: Wale Ajala Rejects Imposition, Vows to Reclaim People’s Mandate Hon. Wale Ajala, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) consensus candidate for Ona-Ara State Constituency, has dismissed circulating rumors alleging that the Oyo State House of Assembly ticket for the constituency has already been handed to the incumbent lawmaker. Describing the claim as false, misleading, and undemocratic, Hon. Ajala stated that party tickets are not distributed as political gifts but must emerge through due process and the collective will of party members and the people. According to him, the unanimous endorsement he received from PDP leaders across Ona-Ara Local Government remains the authentic position of the party stakeholders and grassroots faithful. “The mandate of the people cannot be imposed upon or manipulated. We reject every form of political injustice and anti-democratic arrangement aimed at silencing the voice of the grassroots,” he said. Hon. Ajala r...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OYHA 2027: Wale Ajala Rejects Imposition, Vows to Reclaim People’s Mandate Hon. Wale Ajala, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) consensus candidate for Ona-Ara State Constituency, has dismissed circulating rumors alleging that the Oyo State House of Assembly ticket for the constituency has already been handed to the incumbent lawmaker. Describing the claim as false, misleading, and undemocratic, Hon. Ajala stated that party tickets are not distributed as political gifts but must emerge through due process and the collective will of party members and the people. According to him, the unanimous endorsement he received from PDP leaders across Ona-Ara Local Government remains the authentic position of the party stakeholders and grassroots faithful. “The mandate of the people cannot be imposed upon or manipulated. We reject every form of political injustice and anti-democratic arrangement aimed at silencing the voice of the grassroots,” he said. Hon. Ajala r...