Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has called for visa restrictions and economic sanctions against the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, alongside other politicians over their alleged involvement in political violence ahead of the state’s governorship election.
Mr Adeleke made the call on Monday while receiving a delegation from the British Government led by the Senior Political Advisor, Wale Adebajo, in Osogbo, the state capital, as part of diplomatic engagements ahead of the 15 August governorship election.
According to a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor accused Mr Oyetola, a former governor of the state; Senator Francis Fadahunsi, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Bola Oyebamijid; House of Representatives member Wole Oke and other APC political leaders of allegedly encouraging violence through their supporters, leading to killings and gun attacks across the state.
He, however, did not provide evidence to substantiate the allegations. None of the persons he named has responded to the governor’s call.
Speaking during the meeting, Mr Adeleke said politicians found to be sponsoring political violence should face international consequences, including visa restrictions and economic sanctions.
