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Osun APC Leaders Shun Tinubu’s Campaign Council Inauguration as Akande, Basiru Back Adeleke By Sayo Alagbe Prominent leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State on Thursday stayed away from the inauguration of a 344-member campaign council established to mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in the 2027 presidential election. However, former Osun State Governor, Chief Adebisi Akande, led several APC chieftains to the ceremony, where Governor Ademola Adeleke inaugurated the council. Among the APC leaders who attended were the party’s National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru; former National Secretary, Iyiola Omisore; former deputy governors Titi Laoye-Ponle and Lekan Adewoyin; Senator Babajide Omoworare; and Chief Shuaib Oyedokun. Others included the party’s Osun Central Senatorial Leader, Adeoye Adelakun; former members of the House of Representatives, Ajibola Famurewa and Bukola Oyewo; former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Wale Afolabi; and former National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) Registrar, Professor Olu Aina. Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretary, Professor Wale Oladipo; Osun PDP Chairman, Sunday Bisi; and Osun Accord Chairman, Victor Akande, also attended the event. However, several prominent APC figures were absent, including the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola; Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District; and the party’s governorship candidate in the 2026 election, Bola Oyebamiji. Other notable absentees included the Osun APC Chairman, Tajudeen Lawal; former Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Timothy Owoeye; member representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, Oluwole Oke; Executive Director of Project Implementation at the Federal Housing Authority, Abuja, Remi Omowaiye; and former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Adebayo Adeleke. Akande Calls for Tinubu’s Re-election Addressing the gathering, Akande urged eligible voters across the South-West to prioritise Tinubu’s re-election, describing the President’s second-term bid as an important political objective. He said the President, as a Yoruba son occupying Nigeria’s highest political office, deserved the support of the region to secure another term. “Today, we have one of our sons in Yorubaland as President of Nigeria, and he is entitled to two terms in office. We are all praying that he gets his second term,” Akande said. He added that he had been informed that Adeleke was expected to mobilise two million votes for Tinubu in Osun State on January 16, 2027. Akande, whose birthday falls on January 16, expressed the hope that the day would bring a successful electoral outcome for the President. Basiru Urges APC Leaders to Set Aside Differences In his remarks, Basiru urged APC stakeholders in Osun State to put aside personal ambitions and political disagreements and work with Adeleke to secure victory for Tinubu. He explained that the President’s decision to appoint Adeleke as the Osun coordinator of his re-election campaign should be respected by party members, regardless of their individual political interests. Basiru said he had rearranged his schedule to attend the inauguration before proceeding to Kaduna State for another engagement. According to him, the President’s re-election should take precedence over personal ambitions and political egos. “It is in President Tinubu’s wisdom that he chose Governor Adeleke as his campaign coordinator in Osun. For us in Osun State, irrespective of our feelings, ambitions and scheming, we must abide by the vision of President Bola Tinubu and support Governor Ademola Adeleke to be successful in this exercise,” he said. The APC National Secretary appealed to political stakeholders across the state to unite behind the governor and help deliver a substantial number of votes for Tinubu. “There is no ambition or ego that is greater than ensuring President Bola Tinubu is re-elected,” Basiru added. He also noted that increased financial resources available to subnational governments had created opportunities for states such as Osun to meet their expenditure obligations. Adeleke Targets More Than 1.5 Million Votes Adeleke, in his address, said the campaign council’s primary objective was to mobilise more than the 1.5 million votes previously pledged to Tinubu in Osun State. He described the alliance involving the Accord Party, APC and PDP political structures as a broad coalition capable of delivering a decisive victory for the President. The governor urged members of the council to work together, mobilise voters and pursue their shared objective of securing Tinubu’s re-election. “From the pain of the past, we must unite for the prosperity of the future. From unity in diversity, we must forge a new brotherhood behind our leader, Asiwaju Tinubu,” Adeleke said. He clarified, however, that the alliance was limited to the presidential election and would not extend to legislative contests. According to him, while the coalition partners would jointly support Tinubu’s presidential ambition, each political party would remain free to support its candidates in senatorial, House of Representatives and state House of Assembly elections. “What ties us together is the presidential, not the legislative, elections,” he stated. Adeleke also disclosed that discussions between the federal and state governments aimed at resolving the lingering local government crisis in Osun had reached an advanced stage. He expressed optimism that a resolution would be reached soon. Osun APC Vice Chairman Explains Absence of Party Leaders Adelakun, who spoke on behalf of the Osun APC chairman, suggested that some of the party leaders who were absent might not have received adequate information about the inauguration. He said those present would brief their colleagues on the proceedings and expressed confidence that the absent leaders remained committed to Tinubu’s re-election. 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By: Femi Emmanuel

Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Oyo State, on Thursday, February 12, 2026, held its maiden combined convocation ceremony for the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 academic sessions, marking a historic milestone in the institution’s young but fast-rising academic journey.

The event, held at the Polytechnic’s Permanent Site in Ayede, Ogo-Oluwa Local Government Area, witnessed the graduation of a total of 325 National Diploma students, alongside the conferment of Fellowship Awards on eminent Nigerians who have contributed significantly to education and national development.

Delivering the convocation address, the Pioneer Rector, Engr. Dr. Taofeek Adekunle Abdul-Hameed (FNSE), described the ceremony as a celebration of resilience, purposeful leadership, and collective commitment to technical and vocational education.

“This ceremony formally presents to the world the first sets of graduates produced by Federal Polytechnic Ayede. It is a testament to what vision, dedication, and collaboration can achieve within a short period,” the Rector said.

He expressed profound gratitude to the Visitor to the institution, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), for sustained support through the Renewed Hope Agenda, as well as to the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), TETFund, and other regulatory bodies for their guidance and accreditation support.

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The Rector also acknowledged the Governing Council, led by Hon. Yakubu Dati (FNIPR), Management, Academic Board, staff, and students for their sacrifices and belief in the institution’s vision.

Special appreciation was extended to traditional rulers and host communities, particularly the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III, and other monarchs across Ogbomosoland, for their consistent support and advocacy. The people of Ayede and surrounding communities were commended for their hospitality and peaceful coexistence.

Highlighting achievements since its establishment in January 2021, the Rector disclosed that the Polytechnic now runs 13 NBTE-accredited National Diploma programmes across five schools, having commenced academic activities in 2023. He noted that Federal Polytechnic Ayede has distinguished itself among the six newly established polytechnics in Nigeria through rapid infrastructural development, strong regulatory compliance, and innovative skills acquisition programmes.

He revealed that all graduating students leave the institution not only with National Diplomas but also with at least two additional vocational certificates, making them employers of labour rather than job seekers.

On infrastructure, the Rector announced that access road construction to the Permanent Site from Idi-Araba has commenced, facilitated by the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr. Zacch Adelabu Adedeji, while reaffirming the Polytechnic’s resolve to fully relocate to its Permanent Site in Ayede.

Providing statistics on the graduands, the Rector disclosed that 138 students graduated in the 2023/2024 session, while 187 students completed their programmes in the 2024/2025 session. He announced Miss Taiwo Ibukunoluwa Arinola (Science Laboratory Technology, CGPA 3.96) and Mr. Olapese Quadri Ayofe (Agricultural Technology, CGPA 3.96) as the overall best graduating students for the respective sessions.

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Earlier, in his welcome address, the Chairman of the Governing Council, Hon. Yakubu Dati (FNIPR), described the convocation as a defining milestone that celebrates vision, partnership, and the triumph of collective effort in technical education.

Addressing the graduands, Dati charged them to uphold integrity, professionalism, innovation, and service, reminding them that they remain lifelong ambassadors of the institution. He reaffirmed the Governing Council’s commitment to sound governance, infrastructure expansion, staff welfare, and industry partnerships.

He also commended the Federal Government for establishing the Polytechnic and acknowledged key initiatives such as the National Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF) for enhancing access to education and staff welfare.

The convocation ceremony also featured the conferment of Fellowship Awards on Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas (GCON), Speaker of the House of Representatives; Dr. Zacch Adelabu Adedeji, Executive Chairman of NRS; and Engr. Dr. Abubakar Isa, Chairman/CEO of Spectrum Engineering Ltd., in recognition of their outstanding contributions to education and humanity.

Both the Rector and the Council Chairman appealed to governments, corporate organisations, philanthropists, and host communities to support the institution in critical areas such as access roads, staff and student accommodation, electricity, water supply, healthcare, and digital infrastructure.

The maiden convocation ceremony concluded with renewed commitment by stakeholders to position Federal Polytechnic Ayede as a leading centre of excellence in technical, vocational, and entrepreneurial education in Nigeria.


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According to him, while the coalition partners would jointly support Tinubu’s presidential ambition, each political party would remain free to support its candidates in senatorial, House of Representatives and state House of Assembly elections. “What ties us together is the presidential, not the legislative, elections,” he stated. Adeleke also disclosed that discussions between the federal and state governments aimed at resolving the lingering local government crisis in Osun had reached an advanced stage. He expressed optimism that a resolution would be reached soon. Osun APC Vice Chairman Explains Absence of Party Leaders Adelakun, who spoke on behalf of the Osun APC chairman, suggested that some of the party leaders who were absent might not have received adequate information about the inauguration. He said those present would brief their colleagues on the proceedings and expressed confidence that the absent leaders remained committed to Tinubu’s re-election. 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Rasheed had announced the planned inauguration on Wednesday, listing several prominent APC figures among those expected to serve on the council. Those listed included Akande, Oyetola, Basiru, Oyebamiji, Omisore, Omoworare, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Foluke Etteh, Professor Sola Adeyeye, Yinka Ajayi, Ponle, Akintunde Adegboye and Mumini Olabanji. The announcement reportedly generated uncertainty among political stakeholders because, according to sources within the governor’s camp and the Osun APC, no formal meeting had been held to determine how the President’s re-election campaign would be coordinated in the state following Adeleke’s appointment. An APC source, who requested anonymity, said the party’s leaders had only become aware of the proposed arrangement through the published list. “The two camps have not met. We just saw the list like everyone in the state. 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