Osun poll: Adeleke’s camp warns against political violence
August 2, 2026 9:01 pm
The spokesperson for The Imole Campaign Council, Pelumi Olajengbesi
The Imole Campaign Council, the campaign organisation supporting Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has raised concerns over alleged political violence and intimidation ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election.
In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its spokesman, Pelumi Olajengbesi, the council urged security agencies to ensure a peaceful, free, fair, and credible election.
The campaign council said reports from communities across the state indicated growing concerns among residents over alleged acts of intimidation and violence linked to political activities.
It stated: “Our independent assessment and engagements with voters across the state reveal a common sentiment. The people of Osun are prepared to vote decisively against the APC, driven largely by widespread concerns over what many residents describe as a pattern of political intimidation, violence, and insecurity allegedly associated with actors loyal to the opposition party.”
Highlighting the performance of Adeleke’s administration, the campaign council said voters would reject any attempt to return the state to what it described as an era of insecurity and poor governance.
“Under the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke, workers receive their salaries promptly, infrastructure is being modernised, public institutions are being revitalised, and investments are being made in the welfare of the people,” he said.
The council called on the Inspector General of Police, the Department of State Services, and other security agencies to protect citizens’ rights and ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
“We urge security agencies to identify, dismantle, and prosecute all criminal networks involved in political violence, regardless of the political interests they serve,” it said.
The Imole Campaign Council maintained that the outcome of the election should reflect the will of Osun residents and not be influenced by fear or coercion.
“The decision on August 15 belongs to the people of Osun State. They deserve an election that reflects their freely expressed will, not one manipulated through fear, violence, or coercion,” it added.
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