Osun State

2025 - 2 - 17

Is Osun Turning into a Real-Life Telenovela? Chaos, Gunfire, And Politicians in the Mix!

APC - Gboyega Oyetola - Governor Ademola Adeleke - Local Government Elections - Osun State - PDP - Political Crisis

From shootouts to political blame games—Osun State is holding its very own drama show, and you won’t believe what’s happening!

Osun State has become the talk of the town, but not for reasons you might celebrate. Recently, tensions have flared between the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), escalating to shocking levels of violence. Just when you thought watching a political drama was limited to telenovelas, Osun is serving the real deal! The state Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has accused his predecessor, Gboyega Oyetola, of plotting chaos to undermine his administration. This conspiracy theory has only added fuel to the already blazing fire.

Locals experienced a frightening day recently, as gunshots erupted during clashes between supporters of both parties. This shake-up has had tragic consequences, with reports confirming that several lives were lost amidst the turmoil. Six people tragically died, leading many to question if politics is pushing the boundaries of outrage in Nigeria. But wait, there’s more! As tensions continue to rise, the Osun House Caucus has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to step in as an arbitrator to salvage the state from this brewing storm.

As the streets of Osogbo turn into battlegrounds, you can only imagine the collective sigh of relief from local residents who were blissfully unaware that their mundane day-to-day could resemble a scene straight out of a blockbuster film. Moreover, the PDP has issued stern warnings to the sacked local government officials not to make any attempts at regaining power. When politics gets spicy like this, one can’t help but laugh amid tears—the doped drama unfolds day by day and residents are left reeling.

If you thought such situations can only happen in movies, think again. The tensions in Osun reveal a deeper underlying problem, which reflects broader challenges facing governance and political cohesiveness in Nigeria. With so much strife over leadership roles, perhaps it’s high time for a group therapy session for these players unless they want to see more of their community members playing the role of casualties in this ongoing drama. The next episode could be an intense one—stay tuned!

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Osun LG crisis: Davido chook mouth for governor Adeleke and ... (BBC News)

Osun state Govnor Ademola Adeleke accuse a former govnor of di state Gboyega Oyetola say e dey plan to cause kasala for di state on Monday.

Governor Adeleke to Osun People: Stay Away from Local ... (Osun State Government)

○Condole Victims of APC Illegal Take over Bid. NEWS RELEASE. OSOGBO – 18/02/2025 – Osunstate.gov.ng. Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed Osun residents ...

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Osun House Caucus Urges Presidency's Intervention on State Crisis (Voice of Nigeria)

The Osun State Caucus in the House of Representatives has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the political crisis going on in the state ...

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Osun Governor Alleges Predecessor Oyetola Plotting Mayhem In ... (Arise News)

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has accused his predecessor, Adegboyega Oyetola, of orchestrating a plot to create chaos in the state by allegedly ...

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UPDATED: Gunshots as Osun APC, PDP members clash over LG ... (The Punch)

Gunshots were heard at the gate of Osogbo Central Local Government Area, Oke Baale, Osogbo, on Monday as members of the Peoples Democratic Party and the All ...

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Daily Trust (Daily Trust)

The crisis over leadership of local government councils in Osun State assumed dangerous dimension on Monday as six people were killed.

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JUST IN: Two feared shot as APC, PDP clash in Osun over ... (The Nation Newspaper)

Two people were reportedly shot on Monday in Boripe Local Government Area of Osun State as members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples ...

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Osun LG crisis: PDP warns sacked council officials against return (The Punch)

The Peoples Democratic Party has warned Osun State's sacked local government chairmen and councillors not to attempt returning to office.

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JUST-IN: Five feared killed as Osun LG crisis worsens, Gov reports ... (Premium Times)

Two persons were allegedly killed in Iragbiji, headquarters of Boripe Local Government Area, when supporters of APC and PDP clashed, just as two other ...

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Osun LG crisis: Council chairman, one other killed as violence spreads (The Punch)

He said further said, "Today at 11:56am, when APC chairman, Hon Remi Abass, and his men were taking steps to enter the local government premises, ...

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Osun Lawmakers Condemn Forceful Takeover of Local Councils ... (Arise News)

The Osun State Caucus of the 10th National Assembly has condemned the forceful takeover of local government secretariats across Osun State by sacked council ...

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Bloodshed in Osun (NIGERIAN TRIBUNE)

No fewer than six persons reportedly lost their lives on Monday as the dispute over the status of former local government chairmen of Osun...

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Daily Trust (Daily Trust)

The crisis rocking Osun State over the leadership of local governments escalated yesterday as several people were killed following attempts by the sacked ...

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Osun State Electoral Body Set For Saturday's LG Polls (Voice of Nigeria)

The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) has restated its commitment and readiness to conducting credible local government election in the ...

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Osun mayhem: Ex-council chair, six others shot dead as Adeleke ... (The Punch)

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, had raised an alarm on Sunday, alleging a conspiracy led by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, and ...

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Police: Six killed, many hospitalised in Osun LG violence (TheCable)

The police command in Osun says six persons were killed in the violence that broke out at local government secretariats in the state on Monday.

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Osun LG crisis: No legal, constitutional basis forforceful takeover (NIGERIAN TRIBUNE)

FOLLOWING the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Akure Division, delivered on February 10, there appears to be a deliberate attempt by...

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Adeleke misled Osun people, should take responsibility for killings ... (The Punch)

Mr Jamiu Olawumi, the ex-Special Adviser on Education to Osun State Governor in the administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, in this interview with ...

Anxiety in Osun as police confirm six dead in violence - The Nation ... (The Nation Newspaper)

However, OSIEC Chairman Hashim Abioye, a lawyer, said the poll would hold and urged political parties to brace for it. Yesterday ...

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APC desperate, imported thugs to destabilise Osun – Adeleke's aide ... (The Punch)

The Peoples Democratic Party's Media Director and a Senior Special Assistant on Media to Osun State Governor, Oladele Bamiji, in this interview with BOLA ...

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Osun electoral commission denies military siege, confirms Saturday ... (The Punch)

The management of Osun State Independent Electoral Commission has dismissed insinuations that its premises had been sealed by military personnel.

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Osun crisis: Police go after killers, LG poll holds Saturday - Punch ... (The Punch)

The Osun State Police Command, on Tuesday, began a manhunt for those responsible for the violence that erupted across the state, resulting in multiple ...

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