PRESS STATEMENT

27th November, 2025

OSUN GRASSROOT MOVEMENT CONDEMNS KILLING IN ILESA, CALLS FOR URGENT SECURITY INTERVENTION

The Osun Grassroot Movement strongly condemns the brutal killing that occurred in Ilesa yesterday, where a man popularly known as “Gamani” was murdered in what has been identified as a political rivalry clash.

It is no longer news that the long-standing rivalry between Ambo and Omisore camps has taken a dangerous dimension. The killing of this notorious political thug, allegedly attacked by an opposing group linked to one of the APC aspirants, is a clear indication that some desperate individuals are ready to employ violence in their quest to occupy the Bola Ige House at all costs.

Osun State has enjoyed relative peace under the present administration until individuals with destructive tendencies introduced violence into the political space. This worrisome development threatens the peace and stability of our dear state.

We urgently call on all security agencies to wade into this matter and ensure that criminal elements and their sponsors are fished out before they plunge Osun into chaos. As of this morning, reports reaching us indicate that some notorious thugs believed to be affiliated with the APC have been destroying properties, vehicles, and market stalls belonging to innocent residents at the popular roundabout in Ilesa.

It is important to recall that in February 2025, these same violent elements were involved in the killing of some PDP leaders in Ilesa during their desperate attempt to forcefully take over the LG Secretariat.

We therefore call on the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and other relevant security bodies to act swiftly to protect the lives and properties of innocent citizens.

No political ambition is worth the blood of any Osun citizen. We must not allow the peace of our state to be sacrificed on the altar of desperation.

Signed:

Osun Grassroot Movement (OGM)