Osun State is on the brink of chaos as political tensions escalate, leading to violent clashes and fatalities. The APC has urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency, but the Adeleke-led administration strongly opposes it. Get the full story.
Tensions have reached a boiling point in Osun State as the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) calls for a state of emergency, citing escalating violence and political unrest. The state government, led by Governor Ademola Adeleke, has strongly rejected the demand, accusing the APC of orchestrating the crisis for political gain.
The political turmoil took a deadly turn on Monday when violent clashes erupted across several local government areas, leading to the reported deaths of at least two individuals, including a reinstated local government chairman, Remi Abbas. The crisis stems from the controversial return of previously sacked local government chairmen and councillors, who attempted to resume office in compliance with a court ruling.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, insisted that the Federal Government must declare a state of emergency in Osun to curb the rising unrest. According to Basiru, the situation has deteriorated to the point where “hapless people coming from farms are attacked by uncontrollable PDP thugs.”
He maintained that the escalating violence in the state requires immediate federal intervention to restore peace and stability.
Responding to the APC’s demands, the Osun State Commissioner for Information, Kolapo Alimi, dismissed the call for emergency rule as a politically motivated ploy. Alimi accused the opposition party of deliberately fueling chaos in a bid to justify their request for federal intervention.
“I call on our amiable president to reject the call of Honourable Basiru and his cohorts. That is exactly what they are targeting, they deliberately caused mayhem in this state,” Alimi declared.
He further revealed that the government would release a list of its supporters who had fallen victim to the violence and reiterated that the reinstated local government officials had no legal backing to return to office.
The violence erupted as the reinstated local government chairmen and councillors attempted to forcefully reclaim their offices in various parts of the state, including Osogbo, Ikire, and Irewole. Resistance from opposing factions led to violent confrontations, with gunshots reportedly fired in some areas.
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has responded by ordering the deployment of additional tactical squads to Osun State to prevent further bloodshed and restore order. In a statement, the police condemned the violence and vowed to track down and prosecute those responsible for the crisis.
As the situation unfolds, all eyes remain on the Federal Government and security agencies to determine the next course of action. With political temperatures soaring, Osun residents anxiously await a resolution that will restore peace and stability in the state.
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