Gov Adeleke vows to probe Osun election violence, killings
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun says he will constitute an independent commission of inquiry after Saturday’s governorship election to investigate all reported killings and acts of violence connected with the electioneering.
Mr Adeleke said this while addressing a news conference on Friday in Osogbo.
The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, spoke on behalf of the governor.
Mr Adeleke said the commission would establish the circumstances surrounding the incidents and recommend appropriate actions to ensure that everyone responsible was brought to justice, regardless of political affiliation, position or influence.
“The government under my watch wishes to assure the people of Osun State that next Monday, immediately after the election, an independent commission of inquiry will be constituted to investigate all reported killings and acts of violence connected with this election period.
“The commission will establish the circumstances surrounding these incidents and recommend appropriate actions to ensure that everyone responsible is brought to justice, regardless of political affiliation, position or influence,” he said.
Mr Adeleke also said his administration would put in place a framework to support and compensate the families of those who lost their lives.
“The memories of all victims will be appropriately honoured. The election will come and go, but we will remain one people.
“We owe the dead justice, their families compassion, and the people of Osun a peaceful future.
“Every life lost is an Osun life. Politics should never cost anyone his or her life, irrespective of political affiliation. May the souls of all those who lost their lives rest in peace,” the governor said.
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