Fayose Praises Tinubu's Conduct in Osun Election

Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose praised Bola Tinubu for allowing a free contest in the Osun election, contrasting it with the 2018 Ekiti election which he claimed was taken from him. Fayose's comments highlight perceived differences in electoral fairness.

19 Aug, 10:32 — 19 Aug, 11:02

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Why this matters

This story is significant as it shows a prominent opposition figure, Ayodele Fayose, commending the sitting President, Bola Tinubu, on electoral conduct, which could signal shifting political dynamics or a strategic move by Fayose. It also implicitly raises questions about the fairness of past elections.

Key entitiesAyodele Fayose Bola Tinubu Osun State Ekiti State

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Ayodele Fayose, former Ekiti State Governor, praised President Bola Tinubu.
Fayose's praise was for Tinubu's conduct during the August 15 Osun State governorship election.
Fayose contrasted the Osun election with the 2018 Ekiti election, claiming it was 'taken' from him.

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President Bola Tinubu demonstrated 'magnanimity' in the Osun State governorship election.

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The Osun State governorship election was a 'free contest'.

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The 2018 Ekiti State election was 'taken' from Ayodele Fayose.

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vanguard-ngcentercenterneutralMixedReports Fayose's statements directly

punch-ngcentercenterneutralMostly FactualPresents Fayose's comments factually

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The coverage from both outlets is largely neutral, focusing on reporting Fayose's statements without overt political endorsement or criticism.

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Osun poll: Tinubu magnanimous, Ekiti was taken from me in 2018 — Fayose

Former Ekiti Governor Fayose praises President Tinubu’s magnanimity in the Osun election, contrasting it with alleged federal influence in the 2018 Ekiti p Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-tinubu-magnanimous-ekiti-was-taken-from-me-in-2018-fayose/

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vanguard-ngMixed52m ago

Osun Election: Tinubu allowed free contest, unlike 2018 Ekiti that was taken from me — Fayose

ABUJA — Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as his “magnanimity” during the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, saying the President could have influenced the outcome if he had chosen to do so. Fayose, however, alleged that the Federal Government used its influence to […] The post Osun Election: Tinubu allowed free contest, unlike 2018 Ekiti that was taken from me — Fayose appeared first on Vanguard News.

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First report: punch-ng · 19 Aug, 10:32|Full coverage: 2 · 29m|Window: 29m

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Osun poll: Tinubu magnanimous, Ekiti was taken from me in 2018 — Fayose

vanguard-ng19 Aug, 11:02Latest update

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Fayose Praises Tinubu's Conduct in Osun Election

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Osun poll: Tinubu magnanimous, Ekiti was taken from me in 2018 — Fayose

Osun Election: Tinubu allowed free contest, unlike 2018 Ekiti that was taken from me — Fayose

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Osun poll: Tinubu magnanimous, Ekiti was taken from me in 2018 — Fayose

Osun Election: Tinubu allowed free contest, unlike 2018 Ekiti that was taken from me — Fayose

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