Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke says people in the state will not submit to intimidation or external interference ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Both reports attribute the statement to Adeleke as election preparations intensify and reference recent tensions and alleged disruptions in the political process.
Vanguard reports that Adeleke’s remarks come after the detention of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Teslim Igbalaye, by police operatives over allegations of vote buying. Following that development, Adeleke says Osun residents will not “bow” to any form of intimidation as the election approaches.
The Punch similarly reports that Adeleke frames his comments around a refusal to be pressured by intimidation, citing “recent arre” in the background—described as part of the mounting concerns leading into the election. Across both outlets, the governor’s position is consistent: he calls for resistance to intimidation while the election date draws near. The reports focus on his declaration and do not independently resolve the allegations referenced by police.
