Adeleke and Oyebamiji camps clash over political violence and promises
Supporters of Ademola Adeleke and Bola Oyebamiji are exchanging accusations over political violence and unfulfilled promises in Osun State. The Imole Campaign Council, backing Adeleke, blames the opposition All Progressives Congress for recent attacks and intimidation. Meanwhile, the APC campaign, led by Oyebamiji, criticizes Adeleke for failing to deliver on key electoral promises. Both sides are using recent incidents to rally support and challenge each other's credibility.
Key takeaways
- The Imole Campaign Council accuses the APC of orchestrating attacks and political intimidation, citing eyewitness accounts of shootings in several Osun communities.
- According to the council, on June 3, 2026, Hon. Asimiyu Ajibola of the Accord Party was shot multiple times by assailants allegedly linked to the APC and remains hospitalised.
- The council also reports that, shortly before Democracy Day, APC-affiliated thugs attacked an Accord Party member in Iroye community, Ilesa, leaving the victim badly injured.
- Bola Oyebamiji counters by accusing Adeleke of failing to fulfill promises on infrastructure, health, and education, and criticizes the current administration's handling of state resources.
- Oyebamiji alleges that Adeleke sacked teachers and health workers hired by the previous APC government and failed to replace them, contributing to poor ratings in education and health sectors.
