Ogun political news

Ogun State is a state in southwestern Nigeria, and here are some recent political news updates from the state:

  1. Governor Dapo Abiodun's Re-election Bid: Governor Abiodun has announced his intention to seek re-election in the 2023 governorship election. He has been in office since 2019 and has been praised for his infrastructure development projects in the state.
  2. APC Primaries: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its primary elections in Ogun State, with Governor Abiodun emerging as the party's candidate for the 2023 governorship election. Other aspirants, including Senator Ibikunle Amosun, had also vied for the ticket.
  3. PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also held its primary elections in Ogun State, with a former Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Abiodun Akinlade, emerging as the party's candidate for the 2023 governorship election.
  4. Ogun East Senatorial Bye-Election: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the date for the Ogun East Senatorial bye-election, which will hold on March 5, 2022. The bye-election was necessitated by the death of Senator Buruji Kashamu.
  5. LG Elections: The Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) has announced the date for the local government elections in the state, which will hold on July 24, 2022.
  6. APC Crisis: There has been a crisis within the APC in Ogun State, with some party members calling for the removal of the state chairman, Chief Yemi Sanusi. The crisis is reportedly linked to the party's primaries and the choice of candidates for the 2023 elections.
  7. PDP Crisis: The PDP in Ogun State is also facing a crisis, with some members calling for the removal of the state chairman, Hon. Sikirulai Ogundele. The crisis is reportedly linked to the party's primaries and the choice of candidates for the 2023 elections.

These are some of the recent political news updates from Ogun State. Please note that the political landscape in the state is constantly evolving, and new developments may emerge at any time.