Adeleke condemns Osun violence and urges Tinubu to act
Ademola Adeleke, Governor of Osun State, has denounced a series of violent attacks allegedly carried out by political thugs in several parts of the state. He described the incidents as unacceptable and called for urgent intervention from security agencies and political leaders. Adeleke personally visited affected communities and victims in hospitals, assuring them of his administration’s support. He emphasized that political ambitions should never come at the cost of citizens’ safety.
Key takeaways
- Ademola Adeleke condemned coordinated attacks by alleged pro-APC thugs in Ile-Ife, Ede, Osogbo, and other areas.
- He called on Bola Tinubu, Nuhu Ribadu, the Inspector-General of Police, and security agencies to intervene and restore order.
- Adeleke urged political leaders, including Gboyega Oyetola and Bola Oyebamiji, to call their supporters to order to prevent further violence.
- He visited victims at the Osun State Teaching Hospital and Cottage Hospital, and met with the Osogbo Accord Party chairman who survived a gun attack.
- The governor assured residents that perpetrators would be brought to justice and additional security measures are being implemented across the state.
