#OsunDecides: Adeleke Urges Tinubu To Halt Violence, Accuses Oyetola Of Fueling Political Tension

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the escalating political tension in the state, warning that violence must not be allowed to derail democracy ahead of the forthcoming elections.

Speaking during a campaign rally in Olorunda Local Government Area, Adeleke alleged that Osun was witnessing rising insecurity and political intimidation, urging the President to ensure a free, fair and peaceful electoral process.

The governor called on Tinubu to act as a statesman and prevent what he described as attempts to destabilise the state.

“Osun is bleeding, and our people will not be intimidated. His intervention is needed. The loss of innocent lives in Osun must stop. All we are asking for is simply a free and fair election,” Adeleke said.»

The governor further appealed to the President not to allow the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, whom he described as Tinubu’s nephew, to tarnish the administration’s democratic credentials.

“Mr. President must act as the father of this nation and help safeguard the democracy he fought for. I reminded the President that the 2027 general elections are also around the corner, and he should not allow his nephew, Mr. Oyetola, to ruin his name and the democracy he fought along with many others,” he said.

Adeleke also warned against a return to the political violence that characterised the 1983 elections in the South-West, saying Nigerians should never experience such a crisis again.

“It is our collective prayer that, as a country, we never witness the political violence of 1983, particularly in the South-West. Democracy works when the people freely choose their leaders, and that is not too much for the people of Osun State to ask,” the governor added.»

His comments come amid heightened political activities in Osun State, with tensions rising ahead of the next round of elections.