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Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: May 1, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Fulani farmers in Osun State denied endorsing any candidate ahead of the upcoming governorship election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set the date for bye-elections and welcomed new national commissioners. Borno Governor Babagana Zulum presented the APC consensus candidate, Mustafa Gubio, to Vice President Shettima.

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