The African Democratic Congress (ADC) youth have said they will protest at the offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Lagos, Ogun, and Jigawa states as part of the #AmupitanMustGo campaign.

Balarabe Rufai, the party’s National Youth Leader, posted this on 𝕏 on Monday, along with flyers for “Operation Occupy INEC.”

He said that the Lagos protest would start at 8 a.m. at Yaba College of Technology and the Ogun protest would start at 11 a.m. at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited office in Abeokuta.

At the time this report was written, it was not clear if the protest had started at the INEC office in Lagos.

Rufai said that the protests were meant to demand accountability and respect for the law.

He said, “The Lagos ADC Youth Wing has taken a strong and peaceful stand by taking over INEC to send a clear message: the law must be followed, due process must be followed, Amupitan must step down right away, and the leadership led by Senator David Mark must be restored right away.

“This is a call for responsibility, not disorder.”

The youth leader made it clear that the protest was a reaction to what they saw as unfairness.

“When institutions don’t act fairly, it’s the duty of citizens to respond with courage and clarity. “The demand is simple: restore integrity or step aside,” Rufai said.

The planned protests come after a protest in Abuja on April 8 by important opposition leaders, such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ADC National Chairman David Mark, and former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi.

Peter Obi, Rauf Aregbesola, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and Dino Melaye were also at the protest in Abuja.

The protests are connected to INEC’s decision on April 1 to stop recognizing factions within the ADC. This came after a Court of Appeal ruling told the parties to keep things the way they are in the leadership dispute.

People who support the ADC have accused the election body of being biased and are calling for the resignation of Joash Amupitan, the chairman of INEC.

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According to Morakinyo Akinleye, the Federal Commissioner of the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) in Ogun State, 783 of the 1,142 complaints that were received between September 2024 and December 2025 were handled.

At the January Media Parliament and Guest Forum, which was hosted by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Ogun State Council, Akinleye made this statement on Thursday while answering questions from reporters.

He claims that 359 of the cases, or 31.44 percent, are still pending, demonstrating the commission’s continued dedication to providing efficient services.

He revealed that, as of September 2024, he had inherited 520 complaints, of which 343 had been settled and 177 were still outstanding.

Akinleye clarified that the commission’s main duty is to hear public complaints against any public or private organization, and he promised that the issues will be looked into in order to find a cooperative solution.

“520 complaints were inherited as of September 2024, when I assumed office,” he stated. Of these, 177 complaints (34.04%) were still ongoing while 343 complaints (65.96%) were addressed.

The Ogun State Office received 622 new complaints between September 2024 and December 2025. Of these, 440 complaints (70.74%) were successfully addressed, leaving 182 complaints (29.26%) pending.

Between September 2024 and December 2025, the Ogun State Office processed 1,142 complaints. The Commission’s dedication to efficient service delivery is demonstrated by the 783 cases (68.56%) that were settled and the 359 cases (31.44%) that are currently pending.

The federal commissioner emphasized the effective cooperation and support received from various government agencies and media outlets, noting that these partnerships have contributed to the state’s accomplishments under his leadership, while maintaining that it has the full authority to investigate any government agency and report any misbehaving organization to the federal government.

In the meantime, Akinleye encouraged the public to voice their grievances through any of the agency’s five locations or its social media accounts, claiming that the commission works for the people, responds to their concerns, and provides free services.

The NUJ Chairman, Comrade Wale Olanrewaju, welcomed the commissioner to the forum earlier in his speech and explained that it is a venue for educating and informing the public about the agency’s operations and how they may benefit from them.

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The Lagos and Ogun State Governments have confirmed that British heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua, has been discharged from hospital following the fatal road accident that claimed the lives of two young men, Lateef Ayodele and Cina Gami, on December 29, 2025.

In a joint statement issued on Tuesday, the two state governments expressed deep condolences to the families of the deceased, describing the incident as tragic and painful. They prayed for the repose of the souls of the victims and for strength for their families to bear the loss.

The statement was signed by Gbenga Omotoso, Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, and Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the Ogun State Government.

According to the statement, Joshua was discharged from hospital late in the afternoon after doctors confirmed he was clinically fit to continue his recovery from home. It added that the boxer was “heavily hearted and full of emotions” over the loss of his two close friends.

The release further disclosed that Joshua, accompanied by his mother, visited a funeral home in Lagos earlier in the day to pay their last respects to the deceased, whose remains were being prepared for repatriation later that evening.
 
Governors Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State also appreciated the outpouring of public concern, sympathy and support following the incident.
 
The governors equally expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for what they described as his “fatherly support” throughout the period following the accident.
 
The statement also commended the medical team at Lagoon Hospital, Ikoyi, for their professionalism and quality of care in treating Joshua and others who sustained injuries in the crash.

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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly abducted former Ogun State House of Assembly member, Musa Moruf at his residence in Ibiade, Ogun Waterside local government area of the state.

According to a source who pleaded anonymous, Moruf struggled with the kidnappers for about 20 minutes before he was whisked away through a nearby bush.

The suspected kidnappers were reported to have shot sporadically to scare residents from making effort to attack them.
Unconfirmed report also indicated that some of the residents sustained some gun shots injuries.

Babaseyi urged members of the public to remain calm and reiterated the command’s commitment to the protection of lives and properties of citizens.
He said, “The Ogun State Police Command is aware of the reported abduction of Hon. Musa Moruf in Ibiade, Ogun Waterside Local Government Area.

“Security measures have been activated, including the deployment of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, and the public is advised to remain calm pending official updates.”
Musa Moruf was a member of the Ogun state 6th Assembly representing Ogun Waterside State Constituency.

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Ogun State House of Assembly has received a formal notification from a former Deputy Minority Leader, and member representing Abeokuta South one State  Constituency, Lukman Atobatele, announcing his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Atobatele cited internal crises, leadership disputes, and a lack of clear direction within the party both at national and state levels as part of the reasons for his defection.
Reading his correspondence on Tuesday during the plenary, the Speaker, Oludaisi Elemide, disclosed that the lawmaker stated

that his decision was guided by the interest of his constituents.
“As the representative of Abeokuta South Constituency One, my priority is to ensure my constituents benefit from a stable and progressive political platform”, Atobatele said insisting that his decision to join the APC would allow him to collaborate more effectively with the government and advance the development agenda of his constituency.

Responding, the Speaker of the House hoped and prayed that the lawmaker’s stay in his new political party would justify the reasons for his decision; and reiterating that members of the Assembly, irrespective of party affiliation, remained one united legislative family committed to working in harmony.
In another development, the Assembly commiserated with the victims of a fatal road accident involving British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua, which occurred along the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway at Makun junction, resulting in the death of two others including his cousin and a friends, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele.
The Assembly’s expression of sympathy followed the presentation of the members representing Sagamu two and one State Constituencies respectively, Honourables Ademola Adeniran and Damilare Bello, who raised the issue under personal explanation.

The Assembly observed a minute silence in honour of the deceased; while expressing condolence to the bereaved families, and wished the injured boxer, and other survivors a speedy recovery.
The Speaker also enjoined motorists to exercise caution on highways to prevent avoidable loss of lives.
Also at the plenary, Elemide commended his co-lawmakers for the spirit of unity and cooperation that characterised legislative activities throughout the year and appreciated the management and staff of the State House of Assembly for their patience, solidarity and support.

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The Federal Road Safety Corps said on Tuesday that it is awaiting the outcome of a comprehensive technical investigation into the road crash involving Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua, which occurred in Ogun State on Monday.

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in Ogun State has uncovered a warehouse used for the storage of illicit substances, along with a haul of Cannabis Sativa concealed inside a Honda Ridgeline pickup vehicle in the Rounder area of Abeokuta.

Musa revealed that the operation also led to the arrest of a 49-year-old man, identified as Fatokun Rahmon, with a total of 347 kilograms of Cannabis Sativa recovered.

He said, “Acting on actionable intelligence, operatives of the Command, on December 28, 2025, at about 10 pm, conducted a targeted operation at the Rounder, Abeokuta, Ogun State, where a warehouse used for the storage of illicit substances was uncovered.
“During the operation, operatives discovered a haul of Cannabis Sativa concealed inside a Honda Ridgeline pickup vehicle.

“The operation culminated in the arrest of one Fatokun Rahmon, 49 years of age, while a total of 347 kilograms of Cannabis Sativa were recovered.”

While reiterating the command’s unwavering commitment to suppressing illicit drug trafficking within the state, Musa noted that the interception highlights the operational alertness, intelligence-driven strategy, and relentless enforcement posture of the command, even as the year drew to a close.
Musa asserted that the command remains steadfast in sustaining this tempo as part of its mandate to curb the menace of drug abuse and illicit trafficking.

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The Ogun State House of Assembly on Monday passed the 2026 Appropriation Bill of N1,668,997,993,125.44, presented by Governor Dapo Abiodun barely 26 days ago.

The passage followed the presentation of the report of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation by its Chairman, Musefiu Lamidi, who subsequently moved the motion for its adoption.
The motion was seconded by Folawewo Salami and supported by the entire House through a voice vote during plenary presided over by Speaker Oludaisi Elemide at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

The bill was later read and adopted clause by clause before the Committee of the Whole House. The motion for its third reading was then moved by the Majority Leader, Yusuf Sheriff, seconded by the Minority Leader, Lukman Adeleye, and supported unanimously by all lawmakers through a voice vote.
The Clerk and Head of the Legislative Service, Mr. Sakiru Adebakin, subsequently took the third reading of the bill before the State lawmakers, after which the Speaker directed that the clean copy of the bill be transmitted to the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for his assent.

Earlier, while presenting the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation’s report on the bill titled “H.B. No. 028/OG/2025 – Year 2026 Appropriation Bill”, Lamidi explained that the Assembly had adjusted the budget proposals of three MDAs, leading to a slight upward revision of the Internally Generated Revenue by N2.193bn.
The same figure was deducted from the capital receipt, thereby retaining the total actual budget expenditure of N1.668 trillion initially presented to the Assembly by the governor.
In a related development, the House also passed the 2025 Revised Appropriation Bill and the Revised Medium Term Expenditure Framework, MTEF, for 2026–2028.

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A renowned global boxer Anthony Joshua has been involved in a road accident on Monday in Makun, Ogun State.

The was said to have occurred along a busy highway of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
The vehicle carrying Joshua reportedly collided with another car under circumstances that are still being investigated.

The said I said to have sustained minor injuries, saying that two people died on the spot.
Meanwhile, fans have flooded social media with messages of concern, while local authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash.

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The Ogun State Muslim Council says it has concluded plans to engage political parties, aspirants, electoral bodies, and civil society organisations ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Alhaji Kamal’deen Akintunde, Secretary-General of the Council, made this known in a communique issued on Tuesday in Abeokuta.
Akintunde said the decision formed part of the resolutions reached at the Council’s general meeting, held on Sunday.

He emphasised the importance of engaging election stakeholders on ways to build a better society, before and after the general elections.
The secretary-general further stated that the council plans to collaborate closely with the League of Imams and Alfas to achieve this objective.
According to him, the meeting enjoined all Muslim faithful to participate fully in the forthcoming continuous voters’ registration exercise.

He advised officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to conduct themselves with fairness and integrity and reaffirmed the council’s commitment to the welfare and rights of Muslims in the state.
“The council also endorsed the bill before the National Assembly, aimed at increasing women’s participation in politics, a step to enable women to contribute meaningfully to national development.
“In the area of education, the council appealed to Imams and heads of Qur’anic schools to integrate vocational training and formal subjects into their curriculum.

“They are to support initiatives aimed at addressing the challenge of out-of-school children in Ogun State.
“The meeting further ratified the commencement of the process to appoint a new President-General of the council,” he said.

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