Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the escalating pre-election violence in the state, warning against a repeat of the 1983 incident that led to the death of former governor Bola Ige. Adeleke, speaking during a recent meeting with officials in Abuja, Lagos, and Osogbo, emphasized the need for a free and fair election, stressing that the state will not accept any attempt to rig the August 15, 2026 governorship election (businessday.ng).
The governor also reiterated his confidence in winning the election if it is conducted transparently, stating that the Accord Party’s support will ensure his victory (vanguardngr.com). Meanwhile, Adeleke’s campaign has raised concerns over intimidation and human rights violations, leading to a protest at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Abuja (leadership.ng).
In addition, Adeleke has urged Tinubu to take action against alleged extrajudicial killings in the state, warning that such violence could undermine the election’s integrity (punchng.com). His campaign has also called on workers to convert their support into votes, highlighting the importance of public participation in the electoral process (theeagleonline.com.ng).
Adeleke’s repeated calls for intervention and transparency reflect growing concerns over the security and fairness of the upcoming election.
