Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun-East, raises concerns about alleged political violence in Ilesa ahead of the state election, claiming that 12 people were killed in recent clashes. Both outlets report that the violence involves members linked to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and centers on events in Igbogi, Ilesa, where shootings reportedly occurred.
Fadahunsi alleges the killings are intended to instill fear and suppress voter turnout, and he links the unrest to wider patterns of violence in Osun East. He also cites multiple earlier incidents over the past year and specifically mentions Solomon Adefioye, also known as Solo Iwara, as allegedly involved. He further argues that security forces responded to the unrest after the shootings.
The governor’s response is a key point of contention. One report says Governor Ademola Adeleke dismisses the allegations, accusing Fadahunsi of inciting residents against the Accord Party and calling on police to arrest and prosecute him. The other outlet focuses on Fadahunsi’s allegation of the killings without adding the governor’s rebuttal.
