Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has rejected calls for a state of emergency in the state, describing them as politically motivated attempts to create unrest. The governor, through his spokesperson Olawale Rasheed, said the appeals by unnamed civil society groups were linked to ongoing disputes over local government control rather than genuine security threats.

The statement accused opposition figures, particularly from the All Progressives Congress (APC), of previously disrupting local government administration by occupying council offices and blocking access to statutory funds. Adeleke insisted that such actions were intended to provoke tension and falsely attribute instability to his administration.

Despite these political challenges, Governor Adeleke said the state remained largely peaceful, with security agencies on alert to prevent any breakdown of law and order. He emphasized that the local government crisis stemmed from officials refusing to vacate office after their tenure ended, describing attempts to extend tenure unilaterally as illegal.

The governor also highlighted that the state government had intervened to ensure workers’ salaries were paid despite opposition interference, earning commendations for handling the situation lawfully. Adeleke warned against attempts to incite violence and appealed to the President and the Inspector-General of Police to ensure political disputes are resolved through the ballot, not unconstitutional means.