Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State is currently facing criticism from his own supporters following his recent claims regarding violence targeting his campaign members. During a campaign rally in Osogbo for the Accord Party ahead of the August 15 election, Adeleke alleged that extrajudicial killings were taking place and publicly appealed to President Bola Tinubu for intervention.
The governor shared a video of these remarks on his X account, but the response from his audience was largely negative. Many social media users chastised the governor for his past political alignment with the president, arguing that he should have anticipated these challenges. Several commenters urged him to stop seeking help from the federal government and instead focus on protecting his own political interests through direct mobilization.
Critics pointed to various perceived administrative failures, including issues with security funding and local government control. Some users suggested that the governor is reaping the consequences of his earlier political decisions, while others encouraged him to rethink his strategy rather than expecting the president to address the situation. The sentiment among the commenters remains largely skeptical of any federal intervention, with many demanding that Adeleke take more decisive action to manage the situation on his own terms.
