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  • Adeleke mourns MicCom Cables CEO Tunde Ponnle

    Adeleke mourns MicCom Cables CEO Tunde Ponnle

    • Businessman dies at 85

    The Chief Executive Officer of MicCom Cables & Wires, Prince Tunde Ponle, has died.

    The renowned philanthropist owns a popular golf course in his hometown, Ada, in Boripe Local Government Area of Osun State.

    He reportedly died on Sunday at the age of 85.

    Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke yesterday mourned the passing of a business mogul.

    In a statement by his spokesman, Olawale Rasheed, the governor commiserated with the family, associates, and admirers of the late businessman, describing his demise as “the exit of a giant”.

    The governor said Ponle’s death was painful beyond words could actually convey, noting that the late industrialist made exceptional contributions to the economy of the state and beyond.

    He said the CEO of MicCom Cables and Wires lived an accomplished life and that his legacy of impacting society for the better will not be forgotten easily.

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    “I’m visibly shaken to learn about the passing of Chief (Prince) Tunde Laoye. While alive, Prince Ponle was a model of a good citizen, contributing not just his intellect but his God-given ability to solve some of society’s challenges,” Governor Adeleke stated in a condolences message.

    “Aside from the economic benefits that his multi-million dollar MicCom-golf recreation centre drives for Ada, Prince Ponle’s generosity was felt at the Osun State University (UNIOSUN), where his multi-million dollar building and the MicCom Cancer Centre donations continue to serve the institution. His passing, though at 85 years, is devastating, and this is because Osun has lost one of its best.

    “On behalf of the government and the people of Osun State, I express my heartfelt condolences to Her Excellency, Chief Mrs. Titi Laoye-Ponle, children, family and everyone touched by the passing of Prince Ponle.”

    Governor Adeleke prays to Almighty God to grant the deceased an eternal rest and bestow him the grace of an abode in paradise. He also prays to God to grant the family left behind by Prince Ponle the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.

  • Osun 2026: Adeleke validly nominated, elected as our candidate—Accord Party

    Osun 2026: Adeleke validly nominated, elected as our candidate—Accord Party

    •Acrobat dance without success must end—Okpebholo tells APC members ahead primary

    The leadership of the Accord Party has affirmed that Governor Ademola Adeleke was validly nominated and elected as its governorship candidate for the 2026 Osun election, warning expelled and disgruntled members against stoking leadership confusion or attempting to undermine the party’s unified position ahead of the poll.

     The Nation recalled that Adeleke, being the sole aspirant of the party emerged as the candidate of the party after polling 145 delegates’ vote out of 150 on Wednesday.

     Meanwhile, a faction of the party at the national level led by its ex-presidential candidate, Prof. Chris Inumolen kicked against Adeleke.

     Reacting to the development, the Osun State Chairman of Accord Party, Pastor Victor Akande, in a statement yesterday, refuted the claim by Inumolen, stating that “he has been formally expelled from the party due to several instances of anti-party conduct.”

    Akande asserted that the Accord Party remains Nigeria’s best-organised and crises-free political party, saying “the party values transparency and discipline and holds democracy as a core value with no room for either godfatherism or political manipulation.”

     He continued “The spokesperson, Forum of State Chairmen of Accord South West, Hon. Oke Rotimi, stated that the rumour making rounds that our National Chairman, Mr. Maxwell Mgbudem, Esq. has been suspended is absolutely and totally false.

     “The National Executive Committee meeting on 3rd December 2025 passed a vote of confidence in Mgbudem by the whole National Working Committee. At no stage was there any form of disciplinary action against him as widely disseminated.”

     Subsequently, Akande refuted the claims made against the party and its governorship candidate, Adeleke, clarifying that “Adeleke formally became a member of ACCORD on 6th November 2025 and he received public recognition from the party on 9th December 2025.

     “He emerged as the valid winner at the ACCORD Party Primary conducted on 10th December 2025. The said primary election took place under strict guidelines approved by NEC and monitored by officials from INEC.”

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     Meanwhile, the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo has tasked members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to unite and end the ‘acrobatic’ dance of the incumbent governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke in the 2026 gubernatorial race.

     Okpebholo who is the chairman of the APC Primary Election Committee, during a stakeholders meeting held with members of the party ahead of the Saturday primary at the secretariat in Osogbo on Friday night, noted that the gathering is to further pronounce the APC’s resolve to democratic principles.

     He announced that the mode of primary that will be adopted is affirmation.

     He noted that all the 1,660 will be duly accredited at the venue of the primary before they are allowed into the venue.

     “I want to appeal for unity in the APC after the primary. You must not allow internal bitterness to weaken our contest after the affirmation tomorrow.”

     “We must return Osun State to the Progressive fold next year. You must all unite to end the acrobatic dance without success in this state. Are you not tired of what you are seeing?”

    He assured that the primary will be free and fair in accordance with the assignment given to the committee by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party.”

  • Analyst tackles Adeleke over defection to Accord Party

    Analyst tackles Adeleke over defection to Accord Party

    Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s recent decision to join the Accord Party has sparked debate, with analysts raising concerns over the faction he aligned with.

    The Accord Party has been deeply divided for months, with Bar. Maxwell Ndubem and Prof. Chris Imumolen both claiming the national chairmanship. In October 2024, the FCT High Court ruled that Prof. Chris Imumolen is the authentic National Chairman. 

    Despite this ruling, INEC has yet to fully implement the court’s order, allowing both factions to operate simultaneously.

    Read Also: BREAKING: Adeleke defects to Accord Party ahead of Osun 2026 guber primary

    Governor Adeleke reportedly joined the faction led by Bar. Maxwell Ndubem, a group considered by some as recognised by INEC, but legally inferior to the court-backed leadership of Prof. Imumolen. 

    Analysts warned that Adeleke’s alignment could carry serious political consequences.

    “If the discrepancy between the court-recognised leadership and the INEC-acknowledged faction is not resolved, it may affect Governor Adeleke’s legitimacy within the Accord Party and threaten his re-election prospects in 2027,” one political analyst said.

    Experts noted that for a governor seeking a stable platform for re-election, joining a faction in defiance of a court ruling could be a costly strategic error unless the matter is addressed promptly.

  • BREAKING: Adeleke emerges Accord Party guber candidate 2026 Osun election 

    BREAKING: Adeleke emerges Accord Party guber candidate 2026 Osun election 

    There was jubilation on Wednesday as Governor Ademola Adeleke emerged the Accord Party’s gubernatorial candidate for the 2026 Osun State governorship election.

    Adeleke, who was the sole aspirant, secured 145 out of 150 delegate votes to clinch the party’s ticket. 

    Read Also: JUST IN: Accord Party clears Adeleke as sole aspirant for Osun guber primary

    Five votes were voided.

    The outcome of the primary election was announced by the Secretary of the Primary Committee, Abdulazeez Salaudeen.

    Details shortly… 

  • Why I joined Accord Party, by Gov. Adeleke

    Why I joined Accord Party, by Gov. Adeleke

    Osun state governor, Ademola Adeleke, said he joined the Accord Party because the party’s mission of welfarism aligns with his passionate focus on citizens and workers’ welfare. 

    Adeleke formally announced his new party on Tuesday at the Government House in Osogbo after weeks of speculations about his political destination following the prolonged crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)

    The governor who announce the unveiling of Accord Party as his new platform in the presence of national officers of the party said on his X-handle that he intend to complete ongoing delivery of good governance and democratic dividends to the people of the state on the platform of the new party.

    He said, “Today, we unveiled the Accord Party, our new platform for the good people of Osun State. From Osun West to Osun East to Osun Central, this is our party, our new platform for victory come August next year.

    “I joined the Accord Party more than a month ago precisely, 6th November, 2025, as a platform to seek re-election in 2026. This was after weeks of consultation and deliberations with stakeholders and opinion leaders. 

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    “Stakeholders and residents of Osun State are aware of why we are taking this important decision. We intend to pursue a second term in office on the platform of the Accord Party to complete ongoing delivery of good governance and democratic dividends, which have been applauded at home and abroad.

    “We opted for the Accord Party because its mission of welfarism aligns with our passionate focus on citizens and workers’ welfare. Since I joined, I have been fascinated by the philosophy of this great party. The primary essence of a government is the welfare and well being of the people.

    “I welcome the leadership of the Accord from the National into Osun State. You are now part of us as I am also now part of you. We are united in progress and good intentions for the good people of Osun State and Nigeria at large.

    “Our task is to sustain a united front as we prepare for future elections. We have a duty to ensure an inclusive leadership where the interests of all groups are cared for. Our party, Accord Party, is here to take over Osun governance and sustain the delivery of good governance in our dear state”.

  • BREAKING: Adeleke defects to Accord Party ahead of Osun 2026 guber primary

    BREAKING: Adeleke defects to Accord Party ahead of Osun 2026 guber primary

    Barely 24 hours before the Accord Party’s Osun State 2026 governorship primary scheduled for Wednesday, Governor Ademola Adeleke has officially joined the party.

    The Nation observed on Tuesday evening that Accord Party flags were hoisted in front of the Osun State Government House, where a meeting with leaders of his former party was ongoing.

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    Adeleke left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following a leadership crisis within the party.

    A top source in his government confirmed to The Nation that “Adeleke is picking his re-election ticket in Accord.

    Olawale Rasheed, the Governor’s spokesperson, also confirmed the defection.

    Details shortly…

  • Adeleke, APC, Osun ex-Speaker mourn OAU Pro-Chancellor Oyeweso

    Adeleke, APC, Osun ex-Speaker mourn OAU Pro-Chancellor Oyeweso

    Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Speaker of House of Assembly Timothy Owoeye yesterday mourned as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife, Prof. Abdulgafar Oyeweso, died at 64.

    Oyeweso, a foremost historian, was appointed in August last year as the chairman of the board from Osun State University where he was lecturing.

    Announcing his death, the younger brother, Olawale Oyeweso, said: “Prof. Oyeweso departed this life on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at the age of 64 after a brief illness.

    “Siyan Oyeweso, a renowned professor of history, educator and mentor touched the lives of countless students and colleagues, political associates, among others. The departed scholar is survived by wife, children and family members.”

    He said his remains would be buried in his country home, Ede, by 4pm after Solat Ashri.

    Governor Adeleke in a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, expressed sadness about the death of the Ede-born professor, describing his demise as a big loss.

    Adeleke, who said he was deeply shaken by the news of the demise of the renowned historian, added: “Osun State and Nigeria have been denied the service of one of the best.’’

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    The governor extended heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of Prof. Oyeweso, the Timi of Ede and the people of Ede. He also condoled with the management and the entire community of OAU, who have lost a refined leadership of the institution.

    APC through its state Chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, said in a statement that the party had been thrown into a deep mourning following the death of one of its chieftains, Prof. Oyeweso.

    Lawal extolled Oyeweso’s achievements, eulogising him as a renowned historian, a prolific educator, an outstanding mentor and a committed progressive, whose intellectual contributions greatly enriched scholarship and public service across Nigeria.

    Ex-Speaker Owoeye commiserated with the bereaved family, saying: “Prof. Oyeweso’s legacies will live on forever.

    “I want to extend my condolences to the deceased’s family, friends, Osun APC and the people of Ede. May his soul rest in eternal peace.”

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  • Davido reacts to Adeleke resignation from PDP amid party crisis

    Davido reacts to Adeleke resignation from PDP amid party crisis

    Renowned Afrobeats artist Davido has commented on his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke’s, resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), posting “Jeje…” on his X page.

    Governor Adeleke, who represented Osun West as Senator and currently serves as the governor of the state, announced his resignation in a letter dated November 4, 2025, citing the party’s national leadership crisis.

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    The letter titled ‘Resignation of my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’ read, “Due to the current crisis of the national leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), I hereby resign my Membership of the People’s Democratic Party with immediate effect”.

    He expressed gratitude for the opportunities afforded to him by the PDP.

    “I thank the Peoples Democratic Party for the opportunities given to me for my elections as a Senator (Represented Osun West) and as Governor of Osun State under the People’s Democratic Party”, he added.

    The resignation has sparked reactions, with Davido’s post sparking speculation about the implications for the party.

  • Osun Governor Adeleke quits PDP

    Osun Governor Adeleke quits PDP

    Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke yesterday resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP).

    He resigned barely 12 hours after the state chairman, Sunday Bisi, said the governor may not seek re-election on the platform of the party.

    Adeleke said he left the party because of  the unresolved protracted leadership crisis that had polarized the party into two factions.

    The governor, who forwarded his letter of resignation to the chairman of the party in Ward 2, Sagba Abogunde, Ede, Osun State, thanked PDP for the opportunity given to him to serve the state on the platform.

    The letter titled: “Resignation of my membership of the People’s Democratic Party(PDP)’ reads: “Due to the current crisis of the national leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), I hereby resign my membership of the People’s Democratic Party with immediate effect.

    “I thank the People’s Democratic Party for the opportunities given to me for my elections as a Senator (Osun West) and as Governor of Osun State under the People’s Democratic Party.”

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    Bis had told reporters in Osogbo, the state capital, that the governor, who had been adopted as the candidate, would not make use of the platform, unless the protracted leadership crisis is resolved.

    Bisi also said Adeleke would only agree to seek re-election as PDP candiidate if the resolution of the crisis is accepted and recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

    There have been speculations that the governor had opened talks with the Accord Party for the purpose of adopting it as platform for the 2026 poll.

    Due to the uncertainties in the party, the governorship primary earlier scheduled for today had been cancelled by the faction.

    The leadership crisis had shifted to the court where legal fireworks would continue between the Damagun/Turaki/Makinde and Wike/Anyanwu factions.

    The conflict neary robbed the party the opportunity of participating at the recent Anambra State governorship poll until former Senate President Bukola Saraki temporarily brokered peace between the two camps before Senator Samuel Anyanwu could agree to forward the name of Jude Ezenwafor to the electoral commission as candidate.

    Both factions, amid suspension and counter-suspension of national officers, are fighting over the party’s national secretariat at Wadata Plaza, Abuja.

  • BREAKING: Osun Gov Adeleke resigns from PDP

    BREAKING: Osun Gov Adeleke resigns from PDP

    The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has resigned his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as political parties commenced 2026 gubernatorial primaries.

    This is coming barely 12 hours when the Osun State Chairman of PDP, Sunday Bisi said Adeleke will not pick the party re-election ticket over national leadership crisis.

    A letter of resignation by Adeleke obtained by The Nation, was addressed to the PDP chairman of his Ward 2, Sagba Abogunde, Ede, Osun State, which was dated 4th November 2025.

    According to the letter, titled: “Resignation of my membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)’ read, “Due to the current crisis of the national leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), I hereby resign my Membership of the People’s Democratic Party with immediate effect.

    “I thank the People’s Democratic Party for the opportunities given to me for my elections as a Senator (Represented Osun West) and as Governor of Osun State under the People’s Democratic Party.”