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2027: Mayhem as Deputy Gov Joins Ogun West Senate race
The entrance of Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr Noimot Salako-Oyedele, into the Ogun West senatorial race for the 2027 elections has stirred fresh political intrigues and permutations.
DAILY POST gathered that Salako-Oyedele, who was tipped as Governor Dapo Abiodun’s successor before the All Progressives Congress, APC, adopted a consensus governorship candidate, had already obtained the Senate nomination forms.
The forms were reportedly obtained on her behalf by a third party on April 30, 2026.
DAILY POST reports that political landscape of Ogun State has taken a definitive turn following the recent adoption of Senator Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) as the consensus governorship candidate of the APC.
With the governorship slot settled, attention has now shifted to the vacuum he leaves behind in Ogun West Senatorial District.
The deputy governor has now officially entered the race to succeed Yayi in the Red Chamber.
Photos showing her Nomination and Expression of Interest forms have surfaced, signaling her intent to represent the people of Ogun West in the Senate.
Apart from Salako-Oyedele, about three other male aspirants have reportedly obtained forms. They include Senator Gbolahan Dada, Waliu Taiwo and Jimoh Ojugbele.
Insiders told our correspondent that growing ambition among top politicians in the region has made consensus arrangement difficult even though some sections are reportedly pushing for the deputy governor based on gender.
DAILY POST reports that Ogun State hasn’t produced female Senator since 2011 when Senator Iyabo Obasanjo left the Red Chamber.
Following the precedent set by Senator Adeola’s emergence as consensus governorship candidate, political observers and APC stakeholders are hoping for a seamless transition in the senatorial race.
Sources within the party suggest that a consensus arrangement would maintain the unity currently enjoyed by the Ogun APC, avoiding internal friction as the 2026/2027 cycle approaches.
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Breaking News: Senate Condemns Attacks on Nigerians, Seeks Guarantees From South Africa
The Senate has warned that Nigeria may review its diplomatic relationship with South Africa if renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians continue.
The warning followed a motion moved by Senator Asuquo Ekpeyong over an alleged June 30, 2026, ultimatum issued to Nigerians living in South Africa.
Lawmakers described the development as a serious threat to the safety and livelihoods of Nigerians in the country.
During Tuesday’s plenary, senators condemned the reported attacks on Nigerians and their businesses and urged the Federal Government to seek firm guarantees from the South African authorities for the protection of Nigerian citizens.
Senator Salihu Mustapha called for a stronger response, saying Nigeria should no longer remain silent while its citizens were being attacked.
“We cannot continue to fold our arms while Nigerians are being killed and their businesses looted.”
He added: “This is the starting point for a very robust engagement. I suggest we sever all diplomatic relations with South Africa.”
However, former Senate Leader Yahaya Abdullahi advised against taking immediate drastic action. He argued that the attacks could be linked to efforts to destabilise South Africa’s government rather than being isolated incidents.
According to him, “this is a coordinated effort to destabilise the government of South Africa and to remove the ruling party, the ANC, from office.”
He also urged Nigeria to “tread with great caution” while considering the situation.
After deliberations, the Senate directed the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Nigerian High Commission in South Africa, to obtain written assurances from the South African government on the safety of Nigerians. It also demanded the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the attacks.
Lawmakers further instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission and the Nigerian High Commission to document all cases involving Nigerians who were killed, injured, displaced, unlawfully detained or whose properties were destroyed, with the aim of seeking compensation.
The Senate also called on the Federal Government to work with the African Union and other affected African countries to establish an early warning system and accountability mechanism to prevent future xenophobic attacks.
In addition, the Senate directed its Committees on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Affairs to review the implementation of its earlier resolutions on xenophobic attacks and report back within two legislative weeks.
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