Reactions have continued to trail concerns raised by Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke over alleged attacks and violence against his supporters ahead of the August 15 governorship election in the state.
The Osun election violence allegations emerged after Adeleke accused some actors of carrying out extrajudicial killings in the state and urged President Bola Tinubu not to ignore the situation.
The governor made the claims on Monday while addressing supporters during the Accord Party governorship campaign rally in Olorunda Local Government Area of Osun State. He also shared a video from the event on his official X account.
Following the statement, some social media users reacted to the governor’s concerns, with several accusing him of previously supporting President Tinubu and warning that he should not expect intervention from the Federal Government.
Some commenters urged Adeleke to face the political situation alone, claiming that his earlier decisions contributed to the current challenges.
Reacting on X, @OlanFab criticised the governor for supporting Tinubu in the past despite disagreements over issues affecting Osun State.
“Someone is suffering your administration, doesn’t allow you control local government yet you said you must support him because of Tinubu you avoided joining any major opposition. Now it’s time for you to face your fate alone,” the user wrote.
Another user, @yinka_george, advised the governor to prepare for a tough political contest, warning that his opponents were determined to win.
Meanwhile, @omohdanny accused Adeleke of appealing to those he claimed were responsible for the situation, urging him to take stronger action.
Other commenters also criticised the governor over security-related issues and his previous political choices, while some suggested that he should work with opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general election.
The Osun election violence allegations have continued to generate debate online as political tensions rise ahead of the governorship poll.
BACKSTORY:
Osun State has been experiencing heightened political tension ahead of the August 15 governorship election, with parties intensifying campaigns and accusing opponents of unfair tactics.
Governor Ademola Adeleke, who is seeking another term under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), recently raised concerns over alleged violence and insecurity affecting his supporters, calling on relevant authorities to intervene.
The allegations have attracted political reactions, with some supporters backing the governor’s concerns while others criticised his previous political decisions and questioned his approach to handling security matters.
The election is expected to be closely contested, with major political actors seeking control of the state amid growing debates over security, governance, and electoral fairness.
