Osogbo, Ede Attacks: Call Oyetola, Oyebamiji to order Adeleke Urges Tinubu

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Osogbo, Ede Attacks: Call Oyetola, Oyebamiji to order Adeleke Urges Tinubu

By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State on Tuesday condemned the attacks that reportedly occurred in parts of Ile-Ife, Ede and Osogbo, alleging that political thugs linked to the AMBO political movement were responsible for the violence.

Addressing journalists during an emergency press briefing at the Government House, Osogbo, the governor called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene and caution the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, and the Osun APC governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, over what he described as escalating political violence in the state.

According to Adeleke, the attackers allegedly began their operations in Ile-Ife before moving through Akoda, Owode, Olaiya, Old Garage, Okefia and other parts of Osogbo.
The governor claimed that the assailants moved in a convoy of about 15 vehicles bearing AMBO campaign insignia without any intervention from security agencies.
“As at the time of calling this press conference, several residents were feared injured and even one or two people killed.

The attackers are led by thugs known as Aleba and Asiri,” Adeleke alleged.
He expressed concern over what he described as the failure of the police to respond swiftly to the attacks.

“Worst still, the state police command has not raised a finger to stop the attacks or arrest the attackers. These attacks are outrageous, unprovoked and a deliberate step to plunge the state into chaos,” he said.

The governor accused Oyetola and Oyebamiji of fueling political tensions in the state and warned that continued provocations could threaten public peace.

“I condemn in the strongest possible terms the destabilising roles of Marine Minister Gboyega Oyetola and the Osun APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji. The provocation is getting to an unbearable level. For the past few months, I have been calming my people to maintain peace despite persistent attacks,” Adeleke stated.

He recalled previous incidents of violence, including the killing of an Accord Party youth leader in Ikire and the shooting of the party’s chairman in Osogbo, insisting that such attacks must not be allowed to continue.

“Just a month or so ago, a youth leader of Accord was killed at Ikire. A few days ago, the Osogbo chairman of Accord was shot in Osogbo. These attacks must stop. Our people should not be pushed to the wall,” he added.

The governor appealed to security agencies and the Presidency to take urgent steps to prevent a further breakdown of law and order in the state.

“I call on the National Security Adviser, the Inspector-General of Police, the Director-General of the DSS and other top security officials to shine a special light on Osun State. I appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to call Mr Oyetola and Oyebamiji to order,” he said.

Following the briefing, Adeleke visited several locations affected by the attacks and met victims receiving treatment at the Osun State University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, and the Cottage Hospital, Ede.

The governor also paid a solidarity visit to the chairman of the Accord Party in Osogbo Local Government Area, who was reportedly attacked last week by suspected assailants.

Speaking during the visits, Adeleke sympathised with the victims and assured them of the government’s support.

“I am deeply saddened by the reports and the injuries inflicted on innocent citizens. No political ambition is worth the blood or suffering of our people. Osun remains a peaceful state and we will not allow any individual or group to disrupt the peace that our people have worked hard to sustain,” he said.

The governor directed security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the incidents and ensure that those responsible are arrested and prosecuted, regardless of their political affiliations.

He also disclosed that additional security measures were being deployed across vulnerable areas of the state to prevent further attacks and maintain public order.

Adeleke urged residents to remain calm and law-abiding, while calling on political actors across party lines to caution their supporters against actions capable of undermining peace and democratic stability in the state.