Osun Election: PDP warns Tinubu after Adeleke’s victory

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has warned President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC, after Governor Ademola Adeleke won the Osun governorship election. The party said Adeleke’s victory was a message ahead of the 2027 general election, accusing the APC of deploying what it described as its “rigging machinery” in an attempt to […] The post Osun Election: PDP warns Tinubu…

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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has issued a stern warning to President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC, following Governor Ademola Adeleke's victory in the Osun governorship election. The party, in a statement released on August 16, 2026, claimed that Adeleke's triumph served as a message for the upcoming 2027 general election.

The PDP accused the APC of employing a "rigging machinery" to secure their victory. The party made these allegations in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong. The PDP alleged that opposition politicians faced intimidation, assault, and arrests during the election. Furthermore, they criticized security agencies for failing to uphold neutrality and expressed concern over the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, freezing the state government's accounts and delays in the uploading of results by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

The PDP appealed to Nigerians to remain vigilant and safeguard their votes as the 2027 elections approach. The statement concluded by emphasizing that election results should reflect the people's freely expressed wishes and not be influenced by the actions of a privileged minority.

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