Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke vows to resist intimidation ahead of August 15 election

In tweets, Adeleke highlighted his government's focus on managing state resources and improving lives. He thanked supporters in Ayedaade Local Government Area, noting the large turnout for his campaign. Adeleke asserted that his administration would lawfully resist attempts to undermine the will of Osun State residents and would not yield to intimidation.

He pointed to his government's achievements across various sectors, emphasizing people-centered policies and prudent resource management. The governor urged supporters to remain peaceful, vigilant, and focused as the election approaches, stressing that unity and a strong turnout are the best responses to intimidation. This comes after the Nigerian Bar Association criticized the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for reportedly freezing the Osun State Government's bank account, arguing the EFCC lacked the constitutional power for such a restriction without due legal process.

The EFCC had reportedly directed a freeze on the state's statutory allocation account as part of an investigation. However, Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment Kolapo Alimi denied financial misconduct, accusing the anti-graft agency of acting on former Governor Gboyega Oyetola's directive to hinder palliative payments to workers. The Osun governorship election is scheduled for