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Four members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were shot at in an alleged attack in Ilesa, Osun State, allegedly by suspected supporters of the Accord Party.

The incident took place in the backdrop of the simmering political tension that has engulfed the entire Southwest region of Nigeria ahead of the upcoming Osun State governorship election as multiple attempts by both political parties to get their candidates elected have intensified in the region....
Tensions Rise as Four APC Members Reportedly Shot in Ilesa: Osun Governorship Election

Afrobeats star David Adeleke, aka Davido, asked the U.S. President, Donald Trump, and international community to be mindful about upcoming governorship election in Osun State, cautioning against any form of violence, intimidation and disruption of the electoral process.

Yet, in a social media statement directed at Trump, Dr. David said he was bringing to light issues related to the electoral process and the heightened disquiet in the state.

“There is some tension and there is an increasing risk of violence, intimidation and disruption of the democratic process," said the singer, who also emphasized that Osun citizens have the right to exercise their fundamental law of democracy “freely, peacefully and without fear”.

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Davido requested the international community, including the United States, to keep a close watch on events leading to the election and urged their African counterparts to safeguard lives of the voters and respect all the ballots cast.

His intervention comes amid growing political tensions in Osun where worried political parties ratchet-up their campaigning efforts before holding an election for the governorship office. In recent news reports, there has been mention of political violence and violence between party supporters, leading to mounting fears over the security of the electoral process.

The singer's appeal further comes because other political and civic personalities have been calling for a peaceful election, emphasising on the voters' right to vote freely without intimidation or interference.

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Davido has been in the news for his membership family with Governor Ademola Adeleke, whose re-election bid is at the heart of the race, particularly. As such, his actions put his messages into the wider discourse on electoral security, and the turbulent political landscape of Osun.

Despite this, he did not say directly in the statement who he supported but appealed in the name of "the respect of voters and the integrity of the democratic process.
Bloodshed we do not want, Intimidation we do not want,” he said. Sports-loving Idibelly Davido said in a press statement that they desire peace, transparency and a free and fair election.

He also directly tagged Trump, which is a pattern being followed by Nigerian public figures as they raise concerns over electoral integrity and political violence to international actors.

But, this can't be equated to foreign participation without electoral and security institutions playing their role in Nigeria. Basically, the job of conducting and securing the election remains that of the Independent National Electoral Commission, the police and other competent police agencies in line with the Nigerian laws.

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The discussion on the Osun poll has already etched a struggle of enormous public interest on to the election day's agenda, in addition to the questions of voter freedom, its security and confidence in ballot.

With this, the guy that made the clearly political move towards Davido is expecting that the debate will keep going on how the authorities will handle political tensions and protecting voters as Osun is decking up for the governorship race.

The governorship candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in Delta State, Engr. Isaac Eshor, has condemned the recent visit of a Delta State Government delegation to Ebu Community in Oshimili North Local Government Area, describing it as a political gimmick designed to create false hope among residents rather than provide lasting solutions to the community’s infrastructural challenges.

Reacting to the delegation’s inspection of deteriorating roads in the agrarian community, Eshor alleged that the visit was a calculated attempt to pacify the people of Ebu ahead of the 2027 governorship election rather than a genuine commitment to addressing decades of neglect.

According to him, successive administrations in Delta State have abandoned Ebu and many other rural communities, leaving residents to contend with dilapidated roads, inadequate social amenities, poor healthcare services, and worsening economic hardship.

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The government’s visit to Ebu was nothing more than political window dressing. Once again, the people have been given assurances that their roads will soon be fixed, but the question remains: why are these promises coming only after years of neglect?” Eshor queried.

He argued that the deplorable condition of roads in Ebu reflects the broader reality facing many rural communities across Delta State, despite the state’s vast financial resources and status as one of Nigeria’s highest revenue-generating states.

Eshor also questioned the management of public funds, calling on the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to provide a transparent account of how state revenues have been utilized over the past three years.

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Delta State has received ₦4.119 trillion from federal allocations, excluding internally generated revenue. Deltans deserve to know how these resources have been spent and what direct impact they have had on the lives of ordinary citizens,” he stated.

The AAC governorship candidate maintained that poor road infrastructure continues to hinder agricultural production, restrict movement, and slow economic growth in communities that depend largely on farming and small-scale businesses.

He urged residents of Ebu not to be swayed by official visits and political assurances, insisting that government performance should be judged by completed projects and measurable improvements in the lives of the people.

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What the people are witnessing is another round of political deception. Ebu deserves action, not endless inspections and assurances. Development must be visible, practical and impactful, he said.

Eshor stressed that rural residents across Delta State require functional roads, quality healthcare facilities, potable water, improved educational infrastructure and economic opportunities capable of transforming their standard of living.

Reaffirming his vision for Delta State, he pledged that an AAC-led administration would prioritize rural development, transparency, accountability and the equitable distribution of infrastructure across all communities in the state.

The government delegation’s visit to Ebu followed growing complaints by residents over the deteriorating condition of the Ebu–Ezi–Ukala Road, a major route linking the community to neighbouring towns and commercial centres.

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Eshor also expressed concern over the condition of the Ogbolu–Illah–Ebu Road, a federal road serving the area. He noted that the continued deterioration of both federal and state roads in Ebu Community has adversely affected transportation, commerce and agricultural activities.

According to the AAC governorship hopeful, Delta State’s challenge is not a lack of resources but the failure of successive administrations to convert available revenues into visible development capable of improving the lives of ordinary citizens.

He described the condition of roads serving Ebu and surrounding communities as unacceptable and called on the relevant authorities to move beyond inspections and political engagements by commencing immediate rehabilitation and reconstruction works.

The people have waited long enough. What they need now is action, not another cycle of political promises. Government must demonstrate its commitment through tangible projects that will improve the welfare of the people and stimulate economic growth, Eshor added.