Updated: Osun LG Crisis: Political Tensions Ignite Violent Clash in Ilesa

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The political landscape in Osun State has been rocked by a violent altercation in Ilesa, involving a key appointee of President Bola Tinubu, Mr. Oluremi Omowaiye. This incident is a significant escalation in the ongoing crisis over local government administration, drawing national concern and media attention.

According to reports, the clash occurred during a peaceful gathering organized by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the Ilesa West Secretariat. The PDP claims that the gathering was disrupted by armed thugs, allegedly led by Omowaiye and the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship candidate for Ilesa West, Mr. Tobi Famurewa. The attack, which took place around 2:00 PM, resulted in multiple injuries, including PDP chieftains Hon. Tunde Ẹjẹ, Hon. Kasali, and a young woman in the vicinity.

The PDP has accused the attackers of masquerading as security personnel, raising serious questions about the involvement of official security agencies. In a statement, the PDP condemned the violence as part of a broader pattern of political aggression orchestrated by former Governor Gboyega Oyetola, with Omowaiye and Famurewa acting as executors of this agenda.

In response to the allegations, the APC has painted a different picture, claiming that Omowaiye was in fact the target of an assassination attempt by PDP loyalists. Videos circulating on social media show Omowaiye’s convoy under heavy gunfire, presenting him as a victim rather than an aggressor.

The incident has triggered widespread calls for intervention from President Tinubu and law enforcement agencies to prevent further escalation. As accusations fly between the PDP and APC, the need for a thorough investigation and a restoration of peace in Osun has become paramount.

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As the situation continues to develop, the people of Osun and the nation at large look to their leaders for decisive action to resolve this crisis and safeguard democratic processes.

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