Adeleke to Set up Inquiry Into Osun Election Killings, Violence
The commission will investigate reported killings and election violence and recommend actions to bring those responsible to justice, officials said.
- Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke announced plans to establish an independent commission of inquiry to investigate election-related killings, with the address delivered by Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment Kolapo Alimi.
- Recent months have seen a rise in violence in Osun, with suspected cult groups allegedly linked to political actors marring the election period.
- Expressing deep condolences, the government stressed that it owes the dead justice and their families compassion, with Adeleke stating that "every life lost is an Osun life."
- Beyond the inquiry, Adeleke's administration will create a support and compensation framework for victim families, with the commission beginning work immediately after Saturday's election.
- Calling for a peaceful future where politics does not cost lives, the governor reminded residents that the election is temporary while the people of Osun remain united.
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Adeleke to set up inquiry into Osun election killings, violence
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke says the state will set up an independent commission of inquiry after Saturday’s governorship election to investigate reported cases of extrajudicial killings and other violence linked to the election. Adeleke made this known while speaking to journalists in Osogbo on Friday. His speech was delivered by the Commissioner for Information, […] Adeleke to set up inquiry into Osun election killings, violence
Adeleke To Set Up Commission To Probe Osun Election Killings, Violence
Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke, has announced plans to constitute an independent commission of inquiry to investigate reported cases of extrajudicial killings and other acts of violence recorded during the ongoing election period. Adeleke made the announcement while addressing journalists in Osogbo on Friday. However, his speech was delivered by the state Commissioner for Information, Kolapo Alimi. The governor said the commission would be…
Osun Governor Sets Up Inquiry to probe Election Violence
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has unveiled plans to constitute a commission of inquiry that will probe the politically motivated violence recorded in the build up to Saturday’s governorship election. Addressing a press conference in Osogbo, the State capital, the governor said the inquiry will be inaugurated on Monday, immediately after the conclusion of the election result to probe the circumstances leading to the attacks which have le…
Osun: 'Politics Should Never Cost Anyone His Or Her Life' - Gov. Adeleke
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