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Osun poll: Adeleke’s camp seeks honours for victims of electoral violence
NG🏛️ PoliticsProgressive11 hr. ago

Osun poll: Adeleke’s camp seeks honours for victims of electoral violence

The Imole Campaign Council, representing supporters of Governor Ademola Adeleke in Osun State, has called for state honors and official recognition for victims of electoral violence and killings during the ongoing governorship campaign. The council alleges that members of the Accord Party and grassroots supporters were killed, injured, abducted, or detained due to their political affiliation and support for Adeleke's re-election. Specific names of individuals reportedly affected are provided, including deaths in various locations between May and June 2026. The council claims over 100 campaign coordinators and supporters have been arrested recently, and they condemn the actions as persecution and intimidation. They urge the Nigeria Police Force to act impartially and professionally, emphasizing that the victims' sacrifices deserve acknowledgment.

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The Punch logoThe PunchIndependentProgressive11 hr. ago
Osun poll: Adeleke’s camp seeks honours for victims of electoral violence

The Imole Campaign Council, representing supporters of Governor Ademola Adeleke in Osun State, has called for state honors and official recognition for victims of electoral violence and killings during the ongoing governorship campaign. The council alleges that members of the Accord Party and grassroots supporters were killed, injured, abducted, or detained due to their political affiliation and support for Adeleke's re-election. Specific names of individuals reportedly affected are provided, including deaths in various locations between May and June 2026. The council claims over 100 campaign coordinators and supporters have been arrested recently, and they condemn the actions as persecution and intimidation. They urge the Nigeria Police Force to act impartially and professionally, emphasizing that the victims' sacrifices deserve acknowledgment.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the issue as a political struggle where supporters of Governor Ademola Adeleke are portrayed as victims of violence and repression. The emphasis on the need for official recognition of these victims suggests a left-leaning perspective, highlighting the suffering of political dissu

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