Drama as Osun Democrats, Adeleke Defy FG, AGF, Insist on Conducting Election Amidst Rising Tension

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By Tijani Abdulkareem 

Tension escalates in Osun State as the Osun Democrats for Democracy and Governor Ademola Adeleke push back against the Federal Government (FG) and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), vowing to proceed with the local government election despite objections.  

Governor Adeleke has directed workers and politicians to stay away from local government secretariats following reports of violence and killings between supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC).  

In a statement signed by Adeyemo Adeyefa, Director of Operations for the Osun Democrats for Democracy on Friday, the group dismissed a Nigerian Police Force (NPF) security report as fabricated.

 They alleged that the report was designed to justify what they described as an illegal maneuver by the APC to disrupt the electoral process.  

“The so-called security threat is a fabrication aimed at derailing democracy in Osun. The police have failed in their duty by escorting sacked council chairmen to unlawfully seize control of local government secretariats,” the statement read.  

The group further criticized the police for allegedly enforcing a non-existent reinstatement order from the Court of Appeal in Akure while ignoring a subsisting judgment that removed the APC-backed council executives.  

“There is no security crisis in Osun, except for the police’s collaboration with the APC to create one. Elections can proceed peacefully if the police stop supporting illegality,” the statement added.  

Addressing concerns over the AGF’s position on the election, the group accused the Attorney General of acting in bad faith, citing his past affiliation as a legal representative of former Osun Governor Gboyega Oyetola.  

“The AGF is not a court of law. He has no power to stop a state election. His stance is politically motivated and unacceptable,” the statement declared, urging the state government to ignore federal directives and proceed with the election.  

Meanwhile, Governor Adeleke reaffirmed his commitment to holding the election as scheduled. 

In a post on his X account, Adeleke expressed confidence in the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission’s (OSSIEC) preparations.  

"According to reports at my disposal, OSSIEC has done a remarkable job in preparing for tomorrow's election. With multiple political parties participating, I believe the process will be free and fair,” he wrote.  

He further emphasized that the election would accelerate local development and urged citizens to remain peaceful.  

However, fear grips residents as reports of potential violence by political thugs spread across the state, intensifying concerns over clashes between PDP and APC supporters.

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