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Ademola popularly known as Lucky, said his decision to leave the PDP was influenced by his assessment of the political situation in the state ahead of the 2027 elections.

“I did my due diligence and realised that any ticket outside the APC is a mere tissue paper that cannot take a candidate anywhere in 2027.

We are here in our hundreds to formally join the APC, and we promise to do our best in the interest of the progressive party and our dear country, Nigeria,” Ademola said.

Ojo, who was seeking the Accord ticket in the same constituency, also announced his decision to join the APC, describing his previous political efforts with Accord as unproductive.

We thought about making Accord a credible alternative in the state, but we later realised that the APC was far ahead of other parties.

“We wasted our time, energy and resources on an unproductive exercise. We later realised it wasn’t worth it, so we decided to pitch our tent with the progressive party,” Ojo said.

The defectors were received by the Oyo State Chairman of the APC, Chief Moses Alake-Adeyemo, who assured them that they would have equal opportunities within the party.

We thought about making Accord a credible alternative in the state, but we later realised that the APC was far ahead of other parties.

“We wasted our time, energy and resources on an unproductive exercise. We later realised it wasn’t worth it, so we decided to pitch our tent with the progressive party,” Ojo said.

The defectors were received by the Oyo State Chairman of the APC, Chief Moses Alake-Adeyemo, who assured them that they would have equal opportunities within the party.

The event was attended by the APC deputy governorship candidate, Adesoji Adedeji, the party’s Oyo South Senatorial candidate, Aderemi Oseni and other party leaders.

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A civil servant, Salihu Abdulkadir, has dragged his former wife, Balkisu Yunusa, before an Upper Area Court in Mararaba, Nasarawa State, over the documentation of his house and land following the dissolution of their marriage.

Abdulkadir, who appeared before the court, said he and his former wife both reside in Mararaba, within the Karu Local Government Area of the state.

He told the court that he owned a house and a parcel of land, adding that his former wife and their children were currently occupying one of the houses.

“My former wife and our children are currently living in one of the houses. I pray the court to help me document the property,” he said.

In her response, Yunusa, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), told the court that she was not responsible for the documentation of the properties.

Following the submissions, the presiding judge, Mohammed Shomo, adjourned the case to a later date for further proceedings.

The court is expected to continue hearing the matter as the dispute over the property documentation remains unresolved.

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Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has raised alarm over rising cases of criminal activities, illicit drug consumption and unprovoked attacks across the state.

He also expressed concern over reported cases of unprovoked attacks, urging security agencies to remain vigilant and respond promptly to emerging threats.

Kefas, while speaking on security challenges associated with mining activities, described security as a collective responsibility requiring the cooperation of all stakeholders.

He called for greater collaboration among security agencies, government institutions and other relevant stakeholders to effectively tackle criminal activities and prevent further deterioration of the security situation.

The governor urged heads of the various security agencies in the state to remain committed, honest and professional in the discharge of their responsibilities.
He raised the concern on Friday at an emergency security meeting convened to address growing security challenges and other emerging threats confronting the state.

He stressed the need for the agencies to work in synergy and share relevant intelligence to enable them to respond effectively to security threats and maintain peace across the state.

Protecting lives and property remains a major responsibility of the government and security agencies,” Kefas said.

The governor also acknowledged the contributions of the military to peace and security in Taraba, expressing appreciation for their continued support and sacrifices.

Noting that residents depended on security operatives for their safety and wellbeing, he called for sustained cooperation among security agencies, government institutions, traditional authorities and other stakeholders to address emerging security threats.