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  1. Local community in Osun State faces worsening security while an APC candidate promises development and accountability.
  2. Political violence was reported in Osun State, prompting condemnations of electoral violence in the region.

Contesting leadership and defections are underway ahead of the gubernatorial election in Osun State, involving Accord and the All Progressives Congress.

5 reports, 3 independent Updated Aug 15
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Contesting leadership and defections are underway ahead of the gubernatorial election in Osun State, involving Accord and the All Progressives Congress.

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AccordAll Progressives CongressOsun State

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  1. Political parties contest gubernatorial election outcomes and demand the unconditional release of arrested supporters.Sub-event
  2. Accord and the All Progressives Congress are facing accusations of vote buying while contesting the governorship election in Osun State.Sub-event
  3. Accord distances itself from APC's candidate and views Ademola Adeleke as their preferred choice, while INEC is urged to conduct a credible election.Sub-event
  4. Rivalry between Accord and the All Progressives Congress intensified in Osun State, leading to a police command summoning a senator.Sub-event
  5. The All Progressives Congress and African Action Congress are contesting the governorship election in Osun State.Sub-event
  6. Iyiola Omisore's campaign group was led by Ajibola Famurewa, while some defectors joined the Accord faction. Omisore remains a bonafide member of the APC.Sub-event
  7. A clash has occurred over council control involving Accord and the All Progressives Congress in Osun State.Sub-event
  8. Defections and leadership challenges ahead of the gubernatorial election in Osun State.1 source

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Political violence was reported in Osun State, prompting condemnations of electoral violence in the region.

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