Trending Stories In Osun Today
The political atmosphere in Osun State remains heated as the state continues to dominate headlines with developments that have sparked both outrage and debate across various quarters.
From fresh allegations of political intrigue to rising concerns over the use of local security outfits, today’s major stories reflect the underlying tensions shaping the state’s governance and public affairs.
1. 2026: Osun APC Rejects Tinubu’s Alleged Deal With Adeleke
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Wednesday rejected the alleged deal by President Bola Tinubu and Governor Ademola Adeleke for the latter to decamp to the APC.
The APC said Governor Adeleke should not bother to defect to its fold, noting that there is no space for the Governor in the party.
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2. Osun APC Accuses Governor Adeleke of Weaponizing Amotekun, Demands Release of Detained Chiefs
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has raised the alarm over what it described as the “state-sponsored oppression” and “rising tyranny” under the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke, accusing the government of using the Osun State Security Network, known as Amotekun Corps, to target and oppress opposition members across the state.
A statement released after a press conference held on Wednesday at the Ilerioluwa Campaign Office in Osogbo, the APC called for the immediate and unconditional release of traditional chiefs allegedly arrested and detained illegally by the Amotekun Corps in Itaapa, Atakumosa East Local Government Area.
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3. Suspected Armed Robbers, Drug Dealers Arrested In Osun
Suspected armed robbers and drug dealers have been arrested by the Operatives of the Amotekun Corps in Osun State.
The Osun Amotekun Corps Commander, CSP Isaac Omoyele (rtd), stated this during a suspect parade at the Osun Amotekun headquarters in Osogbo on Tuesday.
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4. Eid-El-Kabir: Osun NSCDC Assures Adequate Security, Deploys 1,550 Personnel
The Osun State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Igbalawole Sotiyo, has assured residents of the state of adequate security during this year’s Eid-el-Kabir.
Sotiyo also ordered a strategic deployment of 1,550 personnel to cover all nooks and crannies of the state, which includes praying grounds, critical national assets and infrastructure, recreational centres and other public places, for a hitch-free Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
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5. Protest In Osun Over Arrest, Detention Of Community Chiefs
Tension flared in the Itaapa community of Atakumosa-East Local Government Area of Osun State on Wednesday as irate residents staged a protest against the alleged indiscriminate arrest and detention of community leaders by operatives of the Amotekun Corps.
The demonstrators, wielding placards with inscriptions such as “Embarrassment, Amotekun De-robed Our Chiefs”, “Osun Amotekun Has Become a Political Tool”, and “Amotekun Supporting Criminals”, marched to the command headquarters of the corps, demanding the release of their detained chiefs.
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6. Governor Adeleke Not Defecting To Any Party – Spokesperson
Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, has again reiterated that the Osun state govenor is not defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party to any political party.
Rasheed said Adeleke remains a bonafide member and leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun state.
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Sodiq Lawal is a passionate and dedicated journalist with a knack for uncovering captivating stories in the bustling metropolis of Osun State and Nigeria at large. He has a versatile reporting style, covering a wide range of topics, from politics , campus, and social issues to arts and culture, seeking impact in all facets of the society.
