These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today.
- Ondo election: INEC now a department in APC-led FG – Fayose
Governor of Ekiti Ayodele Fayose has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of plotting with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rig the governorship election in Ondo State.
2. Security heightened in Daura as Buhari’s daughter weds
The marriage of Fatima, second daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari brought tight security to the ancient city of Daura in Katsina state.
Security operatives were seen in and around the residence of the president on Mai’adua road in Daura town.
3. Ondo election: Jegede approaches Appeal Court
The candidate of the Ahmed Makarfi PDP faction in the forthcoming Ondo governorship election, Eyitayo Jegede said he has approached the Appeal court, while urging his supporters to remain calm.
4. Ondo election: Buhari in secret meeting with Mimiko
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in a meeting with Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko at the Presidential Villa.
The meeting can be traced to the political crisis in the state which led to a protest on Friday.
5. Mimiko plotting to defect to APC
Governor of Ondo State Olusegun Mimiko’s visit may be in line with his plan of defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
