Ahead of the Osun governorship election slated for August 8, 2026, Omooba Dotun Babayemi, an aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has called on the country’s security agencies to beam their searchlights on the state to forestall attempts to plunge it into chaos.
Babayemi noted that the call had become imperative as the 2026 off-cycle gubernatorial election in the state was fast approaching, noting that all hands must be on deck to ensure a hitch-free poll.
In a release by his media office in Osogbo, the aspirant said the people of the state, known for being peaceful, should be protected from those who believe in violence.
“Generally, Osun and its people are noted for being peaceful. However, recent happenings, especially the unwarranted and unprovoked killings of some people at the Akinlalu community by some Amotekun officers, really call for concern. It’s gratifying that this is already being addressed by the authorities concerned,” he said.
While commending the Police under the IGP Kayode Egbetokun for its promptness in handling the Akinlalu mindless killings, Babayemi warned that if not managed well, many such situations might be in the offing.
“The people of Akinlalu, like other indigenes of Osun, are peace-loving and law-abiding as they go out daily in search of their legitimate means of livelihood without ruffling feathers. For some of them to have been gruesomely killed by some Amotekun officers is really disheartening,” Babayemi decried
He insisted that his admonition should not be treated with kid gloves because, according to him, the recent happenings might be to test the waters; “So, we must not all sleep with our eyes closed as troublemakers may be gearing up for the disruption of peace in the state”
Meanwhile, the Gbongan-born prince has implored the people to remain peaceful and law-abiding, assuring that security agencies will be forthcoming to ensure the state’s safety for all.
