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Morning recap: APC-Accord Osun naira rain, Atiku’s fuel subsidy debate, other top stories

Catch up on Nigeria’s top stories: Osun election spending, FG suspends perm secs over fake agencies, Atiku criticizes fuel subsidy removal, and more. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-apc-accord-osun-naira-rain-atikus-fuel-subsidy-debate-other-top-stories/

Morning recap: APC-Accord Osun naira rain, Atiku’s fuel subsidy debate, other top stories

Osun State's recent governorship election witnessed a significant financial outlay by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Accord Party, totaling over N100 billion. The funds were allocated for campaign materials, vote buying, agent payments, canvassing efforts, security personnel, and electoral officers across the state's 3,763 polling units and 332 wards. This expenditure surpassed the N3bn ceiling set by the Electoral Act 2026 for each candidate.

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