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Ibadan, Oyo State –Today, Saturday, April 11, 2026, – The political landscape of Oyo State is set for a seismic shift tomorrow as Hon. Bolanle Aminat Sarumi-Aliyu (BASA) will officially declare her ambition to represent the Oyo South Senatorial District in the Nigerian Senate. The declaration will take place at the iconic Olunloyo house in Molete , which houses her campaign headquarters. BASA’s Vision for Oyo South BASA’s senatorial bid is anchored on four key pillars: Economic Inclusion: Empowering small-scale traders and artisans who sustain the local economy. Legislative Advocacy: Sponsoring bills tailored to the infrastructural and developmental needs of Oyo South. Youth and Women Empowerment: Creating sustainable opportunities across Ibadan and the Ibarapa axis. BASA-CARE: health coverage to low income individuals, families , children and people with disabilities Speaking ahead of the declaration, BASA’s Special Assistant on Media and Strategy, ‘ Seye Akanmu-Bode, emp...

....Deploys Officers to Monitor, Observe Ekiti Ongoing Governorship Primaries. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has upheld Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum as the constitutionally recognized National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), thereby dismissing the purported elevation of Abdulrahman Mohammed, as acting national chairman by group loyal to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. INEC dispatched monitoring teams to monitor and observe the ongoing PDP’s governorship primaries in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. INEC, in a formal acknowledgment and recognition of the Damagum-led NWC, which commands the support of 14 out of 17 members, responded to a correspondence by Damagum and deployed observers and election monitors for the PDP Primary.

In a bombshell announcement, Senator Hosea Ayoola Agboola, popularly known as Alleluyah, has quit the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) amid swirling rumors of his ambitions for the 2027 governorship seat in Oyo State. Agboola, a key figure in Oyo State politics, cited "future political pursuit" as the reason for his departure from the party he served for years. Insiders claim the senator's decision was motivated by his desire to explore other political options ahead of the 2027 elections. He announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The resignation, which took effect on October 10, 2025, comes after years of service to the party. According to a letter addressed to the PDP Chairman in Otu, Oyo State, Senator Agboola cited "future political pursuit" as the reason for his decision. He expressed gratitude to the party for the opportunities afforded him to serve as a member and leader. The senator's resignation has sent shockwav...