Morning recap: INEC declares Adeleke winner of Osun poll, Islamic leaders caution against anti-Christian rhetoric, other top stories
The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, winner of the August 15 governorship election after he secured 19 of the state’s 30 local government areas. Meanwhile, Islamic leaders have warned against anti-Christian rhetoric over the 2027 Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket, while the Academic Staff Union of Universities in Abia State University…
In Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has been officially declared the winner of the recent gubernatorial election, securing 19 out of the state's 30 local government areas. This victory was confirmed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at approximately 7:24 am on Sunday. Meanwhile, in Abia State, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has extended its strike until suspended professor Nnamdi Nwaeze is recalled.
The ASUU chapter chairman, Dr. Chidi Mbah, addressed the ongoing industrial action and the welfare of university lecturers. In a separate development, Air Peace, a Nigerian airline, reported a significant loss of $42 million due to aircraft damage caused by ground-handling companies. Three of Air Peace's planes were severely affected in the past year, with the airline alleging that damage occurs roughly twice a year.
Additionally, Islamic leaders have cautioned against anti-Christian rhetoric surrounding the 2027 presidential ticket, which features President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, both Muslims. These leaders urged Nigerians to focus on competence, fairness, national development and unity, rather than religious considerations.
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