Tuesday, September 22, 2026

‘Kill Accord Party Members’: APC blames Gov Adeleke, supporters for Osun violence

“Governor Adeleke has not justified himself as the chief security officer of the state to rein in his supporters in terms of violence happening in the state,” said APC.

• August 13, 2026
Adeleke, Fadahunsi
Adeleke, Fadahunsi

The All Progressives Congress has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of failing to control his supporters and rein in violence in Osun ahead of the August 15 governorship election.

In an interview on ARISE TV on Wednesday, the party’s spokesperson, Felix Morka, said, “Governor Adeleke has not justified himself as the chief security officer of the state to rein in his supporters in terms of violence happening in the state.”

The APC’s statement came after Mr Adeleke demanded the immediate investigation and arrest of the senator representing Osun East senatorial district, Francis Fadahunsi, who openly instructed his supporters to kill Accord Party’s members in Ilesa and other parts of the state ahead of the poll.

Mr Fadahunsi’s directive drew widespread reactions from Nigerians who condemned the escalating violence in the state ahead of the poll.

Mr Morka said the federal lawmaker had since been invited by the police for questioning and added, “But the police are doing their job trying to stop the violence. They have invited the senator for questioning. Let’s leave them to do their job.”

The politician noted that the APC totally condemned the violence in the state, stressing the need for a peaceful atmosphere during the election.

“We at the APC totally condemn the violence in Osun in the lead-up to this election, and we hope that those responsible for maintaining law and order will arrest people participating in it. We don’t encourage it as a party. The election must be conducted in an atmosphere where people can vote without looking over their backs,” Mr Morka stated.

Meanwhile, Mr Adeleke at a recent ARISE TV town hall meeting said his supporters were not sponsoring the violence, insisting that no amount of intimidation and violence would stop the people from voting for him on Saturday.

“Accord members are being arrested and killed for nothing. As I speak, our candidate, Alaba Popoola, has not been released. Osun people are ready. No amount of intimidation can stop me from winning this Saturday,” the governor said.

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

farmers

Agriculture

FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology

The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Afreximbank

Africa

Afreximbank, Ghana partner to fast-track $11.5 billion projects

Afreximbank said the “PPF will support selected priority projects in the pipeline, subject to joint screening and approval.”

University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan

Health

Allied ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‌⁠⁠‍‌health workers suspend strike at UCH for two weeks

“The suspension takes effect from Tuesday, September 22, 2026, following an intervention by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMOHSW),” Mr Olabampe said.

Olayemi Cardoso

Hot news Home top

CBN flags election spending, vows to mop up excess liquidity ahead of 2027

The CBN said it will withdraw excess liquidity from the financial system if increased spending ahead of the 2027 general elections fuels inflation.

Armed policemen.

States

Police nab suspected Lagos cultist, recover rubber pistol, charms, axe

Ms Adebisi said the suspect was currently in police custody and assisting with the ongoing investigation.

Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs (FMSDIGA)

NationWide

Tinubu pledges stronger grassroots development, urges LGs to deliver

Mr Tinubu said Nigeria’s rapidly growing population requires the government to move closer to the people through stronger grassroots development.