Governors Okpebholo and Uzodimma criticized for rhetoric against Governor Adeleke ahead of Osun election

Okpebholo was filmed directly mocking Adeleke's dancing, claiming he dances before signing documents. Uzodimma's aide, his Senior Special Assistant on Electronic and Creative Media Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, responded to comments from Afrobeats star Davido, suggesting Davido should prepare to sign his uncle, Adeleke, as a dancer after the election. The article argues that such rhetoric from governors against a fellow governor undermines the 'esprit de corps' that should exist among colleagues in similar constitutional positions, regardless of party affiliation.

It emphasizes that while political competition is expected, there should be limits to personal denigration. The author suggests that inflammatory language from political leaders can encourage supporters to engage in more extreme behavior, potentially leading to violence. The piece calls for political leaders to maintain a minimum level of respect and focus on substantive criticism rather than personal attacks, reminding that political relationships and institutions endure beyond elections.