Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has faced accusations of playing the victim to gain sympathy ahead of the governorship election, as political tensions escalate between his party and the opposition. The governor’s media team has defended his administration against recent criticisms, emphasizing his record on infrastructure and governance (businessday.ng). Meanwhile, APC gubernatorial candidate Biodun Oyebamiji has accused Adeleke of using the alleged attacks on his party members to manipulate public opinion (vanguardngr.com).
The political rivalry has intensified after a shooting incident during an APC campaign rally in Ilesa, where at least four people were injured. The Accord Party and APC have blamed each other over the incident, with the police reportedly acting under directives from President Tinubu to unfreeze state government accounts (leadership.ng). The situation has raised concerns about the stability of the political environment ahead of the election.
The governor has consistently accused the APC of targeting his administration, claiming it aims to instill fear among supporters. Oyebamiji, however, maintains that Adeleke is using the attacks to shift focus away from his party’s campaign efforts. As the election approaches, the political tensions in Osun State continue to grow.
