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Bola Oyebamiji, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, assured voters that he will not betray them. Peter Obi resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), while the ADC released its timetable for the 2026 primaries. Former Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali, has joined the Yobe governorship race following the collapse of consensus talks among aspirants.

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