Rauf Aregbesola
Rauf Aregbesola is a seasoned Nigerian politician who served as the Governor of Osun State from 2010 to 2018 and was formerly the Minister of Interior. He is known for his focus on progressive governance and has been a significant figure in the political arena, particularly in Osun State. Recently, he was in the news following a closed-door meeting with Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, which stirred discussions about possible political coalitions and the future direction of his political group, Omoluabi Progressives, after their exit from the All Progressives Congress.
Born on May 25, 1957 (68 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 5 | 7.20 | 0.26% | +10% | 206,139,589 | 597,034 | $448,000 | 1,298$ |
| Totals | 5 | 206,139,589 | 597,034 | $448,000 | 1,298$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Nigeria:
Bola Oyebamiji served as Commissioner for Finance under ex-governor Rauf Aregbesola.
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Nigeria:
Bola Oyebamiji previously served as the Commissioner for Finance in the administrations of ex-governors Rauf Aregbesola and Adegboyega Oyetola.
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Nigeria:
Rauf Aregbesola has ruled out the possibility of his political group entering into any coalition ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state.
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Nigeria:
A former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has shut against any plan to seek coalition with his group ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state.
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Nigeria:
The visit comes just hours ahead of the coronation of the 49th Owa Obokun and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup.
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Nigeria:
Akinlade mentioned that he has been speaking about this issue since the administration of Rauf Aregbesola as governor.
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Nigeria:
Aregbesola is mentioned as one of the opposition leaders called upon by El-Rufai to join him in his new party.
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Nigeria:
El-Rufai invited Rauf Aregbesola to join him in his new political home.
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Nigeria:
Rauf Aregbesola was included in the list of opposition figures invited by El-Rufai to join the SDP.
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Nigeria:
El-Rufai urged opposition leaders, including Atiku, Rauf Aregbesola, to join the SDP.
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