Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has alleged that unnamed personalities are working to intimidate his administration just 16 days before the state's governorship election scheduled for August 15, 2026. The governor made the claim on his official X account on Thursday, July 30, 2026, following a police raid on the residence of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and the homes of six commissioners.
Police raids spark intimidation claims
The Osun State government raised an alarm after police operatives raided the SSG's residence and invaded the homes of six commissioners. Adeleke, who did not name the individuals he accused or provide specific details about the nature of the alleged intimidation, stated that his administration would not bow to pressure ahead of the governorship election.
The post came at a heated point in the Osun political calendar, with the incumbent governor set to face opposition parties, including the All Progressives Congress (APC), at the polls. The election is widely regarded as one of the most competitive contests in Nigeria's South-West in the current electoral cycle, with Adeleke seeking a second term in office.
Nigerians react to governor's allegations
The governor's comments drew mixed responses from Nigerians on the platform. @mumeen_olalekan pushed back against the intimidation claim, writing: "Rain washes away your roads in Osun, and you said some personalities are intimidating you... This is absolutely wrong; it is your lack of governance that intimidates you and not any opposition."
@Uomojagun shared a similar view: "Nobody is fighting your government; it is your own failures that have declared war on your administration." @SamuelA62050305 questioned the logic behind the allegation: "Why should that be intimidation? You said any of your people caught committing a crime should be arrested, even if the person is your son or daughter."
Not all reactions were critical. @Mr_deetech expressed support for the governor, writing: "Thank you, my governor, for the good works. This is what I expect others to be doing, especially APC. You should tell us what you will do differently, not promoting havoc and propaganda. I am voting for you, sir; I just received my PVC."
Supporters highlight infrastructure achievements
@seetoptendotcom offered a broader endorsement ahead of the vote: "Osun people have decided. From the young to old people, from men and women, from Muslims, Christians and traditional, everyone has decided to vote for you again as the only credible candidate to finish what you have started till 2030." @solomon_tr56139 pointed to an infrastructure project as evidence of the governor's record: "Governor Ademola Adeleke constructed the dual carriageway in Ilesa—a landmark project transforming the city's road network and improving connectivity. Imole lekan si!"
@Mizta_Enter kept the focus on the election itself: "Our focus is on the August 15 election, and the good people of Osun are ready to vote accordingly."
Security concerns heighten ahead of polls
In a related development, about 8 to 10 armed hoodlums attacked an Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Permanent Voter Card (PVC) distribution centre in Okuku, Osun State. The gunmen fired shots into the air at Oyinlola DC School in Ward 2, causing officials and residents to flee the scene. The Osun Police Command confirmed the attack and said tactical and intelligence assets have been deployed to catch the suspects.
Meanwhile, the national leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) set up a seven-man caretaker committee to oversee parks and garages across Osun state. Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, known as MC Oluomo, through deputy president Aliyu Issa Ore, declared that no state governor holds the power to suspend NURTW activities. He also explained the union's next move in Osun State ahead of the gubernatorial election.
The August 15 governorship election remains a focal point for political observers, with allegations of intimidation and security incidents shaping the pre-election atmosphere.
