Osun State experiences political violence ahead of governorship election

An Accord Party supporter, Ajayi Aderogba, was shot dead in Esa Oke, leading to protests and accusations between the Accord Party and the All Progressives Congress. Pelumi Olajengbesi, spokesperson for The Imole Campaign Council, accused House of Representatives member Oluwole Oke of sponsoring the attack, a claim Oke denied, calling for a thorough investigation and suggesting the incident might be linked to clashes between rival groups. Separately, an APC campaigner, AbdulRasaq Ahmed, died and seven others were injured when a truck rammed into a campaign procession in Ede.

The APC deputy governorship candidate, Benjamin Adereti, called for an investigation into this incident, suggesting it might have been a deliberate act. These events have heightened concerns about security as campaigns intensify for the upcoming poll, where incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of Accord seeks re-election against Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress and other candidates.