Benedict Inaede, the Edo state secretary of the Obidient Movement, is dead. Legit.ng reports that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 elections, confirmed Inaede’s demise via a statement on Friday, June 19, 2026.

Inaede’s death ignited tributes and condolences across social media platforms.

Obi’s signed statement, shared on X (formerly Twitter) alongside a photo of the deceased, read:

“I have just received the sad news of the death of one of our Obidient family members from Edo State, Comrade Benedict Inaede. “On behalf of my family and the Obidient Movement family,

I sincerely condole with his immediate family and the entire Obidient family. His death is a painful and irreplaceable loss to us all.

“May Almighty God, who has called him home, grant him eternal rest and grant his family and all of us the fortitude to bear this profound loss.

“May we continue to remember his family in prayers for God Almighty’s continued blessings.”

 

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has recorded an early victory in the ongoing Ekiti State governorship election.

The PDP won Polling Unit 009 in Atiba/Aafin Ward 01, Ikere Local Government Area, according to results announced at the unit.

The PDP polled 82 votes to defeat the All Progressives Congress (APC), which scored 56 votes.

The Young Progressives Party (YPP) secured two votes, while the Labour Party (LP) and the African Action Congress (AAC) each secured one vote.

Result breakdown
Atiba/Aafin Ward 01, PU009, Ikere LGA:

APC: 56

PDP: 82

YPP: 2

LP: 1

AAC: 1

Invalid votes: 20

Total votes cast: 162

A younger brother of the former national secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator Iyiola Omisore, Prince Akinsore Omisore, former Commissioner for Education Hon. Folorunso Oladoyin Bamisayemi (also known as BAMBAM) and Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Lawal Azeez Olayemi, have resigned their membership of the party.

Akinsore resignation in a letter dated June 15, 2026, addressed to the APC Chairman of Moore Ward, Ife East Local Government Area, Ile-Ife.

He said his decision was based on personal convictions after careful consideration, while appreciating the opportunity to have been associated with the party.

“I hereby formally tender my resignation as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with immediate effect,” he stated.
Akinsore requested that his name be removed from the party’s membership records and formally withdrew from all APC activities.

Meanwhile, Yemi Lawal a former Commissioner for Youth and Sports in Osun State, announced his resignation from the APC in a letter addressed to the party chairman of Ward 8, Isokan Local Government Area.

Lawal said his decision followed consultations with his family, political leaders, associates, and stakeholders, adding that it was also influenced by his personal convictions and future political direction.

“The political persecution suffered by myself, leaders and political followers alike over time has shown clearly that our party lacks the required skill to manage diverse opinions on issues,” he stated.

The resignations come amid ongoing political realignments in Osun State ahead August 15th, 2026 governorship election.