Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has come under heavy criticism on social media after raising concerns over alleged violence against his supporters ahead of the August 15 governorship election.
The governor had on Monday alleged that extrajudicial killings were taking place in the state and called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene and ensure peace.
Speaking during the Accord Party’s governorship campaign rally in Olorunda Local Government Area in Osogbo, Adeleke urged the President not to ignore the situation. He also shared a video clip from the event on his X account.
However, his appeal sparked mixed reactions, with several X users accusing the governor of miscalculating his political alliances and questioning his decision to seek intervention from the President.
Some commenters argued that Adeleke should not expect support from Tinubu, alleging that the governor had previously aligned himself with the President instead of joining the opposition.
Others advised him to strengthen security measures and political strategy ahead of the election, while some expressed concerns over the reported violence and urged him to work closely with political allies.
The reactions reflected the growing political tension in Osun State as campaigns intensify ahead of the governorship election.
DAILY POST reports that the comments were made by individual X users and do not represent verified facts or official positions. Investigations into the governor’s allegations of violence are ongoing.
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