Osun Is Bleeding, Adeleke Urges Tinubu to Intervene

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the growing political tension in the state, warning that the situation could threaten peace and democratic stability.

Adeleke made the appeal on Monday while addressing supporters during a campaign rally in Olorunda Local Government Area of the state, where he expressed concern over alleged political violence and the loss of lives.

The governor urged the President to use his influence to prevent further escalation.

According to Adeleke in a post via his X handle, Osun residents deserve a peaceful environment and a credible electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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“At the campaign rally today in Olorunda Local Government Area, I appealed directly to Mr. President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Osun is bleeding, and our people will not be intimidated. His intervention is needed,” Adeleke said in a statement shared on his official social media page.

“The loss of innocent lives in Osun must stop. All we are asking for is simply a free and fair election,” he added.

The governor appealed to Tinubu to act as the leader of the country by protecting Nigeria’s democratic values, recalling the President’s role in the struggle for democracy.

Adeleke warned that allowing actions capable of undermining the electoral process could affect the President’s democratic legacy.

“Mr President must act as the father of this nation and help safeguard the democracy he fought for,” he said.

“I reminded the President that the 2027 general elections are also around the corner, and he should not allow anybody to ruin his name and the democracy he fought along with many others.”

The governor also cautioned against a repeat of past political crises, particularly the violence associated with the 1983 elections in parts of the country.

“It is our collective prayer that, as a country, we may never witness such incidents as the political violence of 1983, particularly in the South-West,” Adeleke said.

“Democracy works when the people freely choose their leaders, a demand that is not too much for the citizens of Osun State to make,” he added.

Adeleke said his appeal was aimed at ensuring a peaceful political atmosphere and safeguarding the rights of Osun residents to freely choose their representatives through a transparent electoral process.