Osun Ex‑APC Guber Aspirant Alleges Death Threats After Criticising Adeleke Govt

Osun Ex‑APC Guber Aspirant Alleges Death Threats After Criticising Adeleke Govt

A former APC governorship aspirant in Osun State, Professor Rafiu Durodoye, has raised the alarm over alleged death threats against him following his public criticism of Governor Ademola Adeleke and his administration. Durodoye, who contested for the APC gubernatorial ticket, claims his life has been threatened due to comments on the governor’s qualifications and governance record.

According to Durodoye, he has received anonymous calls warning him to retract his statements or face violent consequences, and unidentified individuals reportedly visited his residence in Osogbo, though they left when they discovered he was away. The former aspirant has petitioned the Osun State Police Command, urging authorities to investigate the threats and provide adequate security.

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Durodoye’s legal team has also called on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the Department of State Services (DSS) to ensure his safety, stressing that his criticisms are a legitimate exercise of free speech and political accountability.

The controversy has drawn a response from Governor Adeleke’s media office, which warned against spreading disinformation and stressed that political disagreements should be resolved responsibly without resorting to intimidation.

This incident comes amid rising political tensions in Osun State ahead of the 2026 governorship election, with parties accusing each other of destabilising tactics and political intimidation, heightening concerns over the security of political actors and democratic processes.

Osun Ex‑APC Guber Aspirant Alleges Death Threats After Criticising Adeleke Govt