In what appears to be Nigeria’s most dramatic “return on investment” complaint yet, a man on Thursday stormed the All Progressives Congress (APC) national secretariat in Abuja with a message as blunt as it was unsettling: reward me or kill me. The protest, captured in a now-viral video, shows the visibly distressed man holding a placard and demanding recognition for what he described as his personal sacrifices during the party’s 2023 campaign. According to him, loyalty was not just emotional, it was financial, physical, and, ultimately, total. In a country where political support often comes with expectations, some spoken, many implied the man’s outcry reads like a tragic audit of misplaced trust. His claim that he sold his house to fund campaign efforts has not been independently verified, but the symbolism is hard to ignore: a citizen liquidating stability in exchange for promised political dividends. Observers at the scene watched as the protester oscillated between anger and ...
As political activity intensifies in Osun State ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial election, The lawmaker, who represents Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, and chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Oluwole Oke, has described the party’s governorship ticket as “a hot cake,” signaling growing interest and competition within the ruling party.
The seasoned lawmaker stressed that the party’s increasing popularity in the state has made its ticket highly sought after by aspirants.
“The APC ticket in Osun is now a hot cake. Everybody wants it. And that’s because the people are beginning to see the difference. They are looking towards a government that can deliver, and APC is positioning itself to do just that,” Oke stated.
Political observers see Oke’s public statement as part of a broader realignment of political forces in Osun, where opposition figures and internal party actors are maneuvering for strategic advantage ahead of the 2026 race. The competition is expected to be intense, especially within the APC, which now boasts a larger tent following recent high-profile defections.
Insiders suggest that the APC is preparing for a crowded field of aspirants as the party seeks to consolidate its gains and challenge the PDP-led state administration in what could become a fiercely contested gubernatorial election.
Hon. Wole Oke's comments are widely interpreted as signaling support for an assertive, grassroots-driven strategy by the APC to reclaim control of the state government.
The Osun governorship election is slated for mid-2026, but political consultations, realignments, and shadow campaigns have already begun to shape the terrain. With defections, endorsements, and alliances emerging steadily, the race is gaining momentum faster than anticipated.
For now, all eyes remain on the APC as it navigates internal dynamics and prepares to present a formidable candidate capable of unseating the incumbent.
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