Adeleke Faces Backlash Over Violence Claims in Osun

Ademola Adeleke, the Governor of Osun State and the Accord Party candidate for the upcoming gubernatorial election on August 15, expressed concerns over alleged extrajudicial killings of his supporters during a campaign rally in Osogbo. He called on President Bola Tinubu to take action and not ignore the situation.

Following his statements, several of Adeleke's followers took to social media to criticize him, recalling his previous decision to align with Tinubu and suggesting that he should now accept the repercussions of his political choices. Commenters expressed skepticism about any potential intervention from the president, with some stating that Adeleke's past mistakes, including his handling of local government control and security votes, contributed to his current predicament.

The reactions highlighted a growing frustration among his supporters regarding his political strategies and the state of governance in Osun.