Gunfire Forces Closure of Motor Parks in Osogbo, Osun
On Monday, there was significant unrest in Osogbo, Osun State, as gunshots forced the closure of motor parks due to a violent takeover by rival groups. This turmoil followed the declaration of Ademola Adeleke as the reelected governor on Saturday, leading to clashes particularly at motor parks.
The Nigeria Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) had recently inaugurated Kazeem Oyewale, known as Asiri Eniba, as the state chairman, taking control from Nurudeen Alowonle. The violence intensified after Adeleke's victory announcement in the gubernatorial election held on August 15, 2026.
Additionally, local council secretariats remain under the control of chairmen elected in October 2022 during former governor Adegboyega Oyetola's administration, who claim they were reinstated by the Appeal Court and are seeking tenure elongation after being dismissed by Adeleke.
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