Once revolution starts in Osun, Tinubu declaring state of emergency won’t work, Gov Adeleke warns
Governor Ademola Adeleke has warned of a brewing revolution in Osun, cautioning President Bola Tinubu that declaring a state of emergency in the state will not work once large-scale violence erupts ahead of the August 15 poll in the South-West state.
Mr Adeleke stated this during a visit to the family of his slain supporter, Ajayi Aderogba, at Esa-Oke. He urged the inspector-general of police, Tunji Disu, to act to stop political killings in the state, warning that unabated killings could spark a revolution.
In a video of Mr Adeleke’s visit, Tolulope Aderogba, the wife of the slain supporter, narrated how armed thugs shot her husband dead in her presence.
Mr Adeleke said, “I was in Esa-Oke to condole with the family of late Ajayi Aderogba, a father of four children who was allegedly killed by APC thugs in the presence of his wife and son on the night of Tuesday, 23rd June, 2026.”
“I renewed my call on the inspector-general of police, Mr Tunji Disu, over the inaction of the Osun state commissioner of police, Mr Ibrahim Gotan, regarding the spate of political killings and attacks in Osun state.”
Speaking during his condolence visit, Mr Adeleke said, “I have been urging my supporters to be calm and patient. There is what they call a revolution. If it starts in Osun and someone says he is declaring a state of emergency, it will not work.”
Mr Adeleke urged Mr Disu to ensure that “this matter is not swept under the carpet, as has become the usual practice”.
He added, “Again, I condemn these unnecessary killings by political thugs, and I assure all our supporters and people of Osun State that we have the capacity to defend and protect them.”
The governor’s visit to Mr Aderogba’s family comes amid political tensions ahead of the Osun governorship election scheduled for August 15.
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