Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke says 60 members of the Accord Party are being detained amid what he describes as a coordinated campaign of intimidation, including killings and arrests, ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. Adeleke made the allegations in a post on X, accusing his predecessor and current Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, of orchestrating the alleged campaign against Accord Party members.
The claims come as political tensions rise in the state, with parties and stakeholders trading accusations regarding security and electoral fairness. Adeleke also links the situation to what he describes as pressure on his administration, including the recent freezing of Osun State Government bank accounts by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which he characterizes as part of the alleged intimidation strategy.
The reports reflect ongoing disputes over events and accountability as the election date approaches, with security developments and financial actions becoming part of the broader political debate in Osun.
