Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has lambasted the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state for accusing him of shielding the Commander of the Amotekun Corps, Adekunle Omoyele, who is reportedly wanted by the police in connection with the alleged killing of some residents of the Akinlalu community by operatives of the corps.

The Governor in a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed said:

“The Akinlalu matter is a question of law and order, and the Inspector-General of Police has acted on the matter. The police are conducting an active investigation, and our government will not intervene or interfere.”

“I caution our people to avoid the temptation to politicise the unfortunate incident. We should allow due process to take its course without let or hindrance.”

“The opposition’s allegations are unfounded and baseless. The Osun APC, in want of direction and strategy, has grown to be a constant purveyor of fake news.”

“We will not succumb to blackmail or surrender to a party that is more interested in destabilising the state than delivering on good governance.”

For those who don’t know, this is what the Osun APC said through a statement by its spokesperson, Kola Olabisi:

“If the news flying around in Osogbo, the state capital, is anything to go by that Omoyele, one of the crucial suspects in the dastardly act at Akinlalu, has been hibernating in the Government House to evade police arrest then Governor Adeleke must take responsibility.”

“As a self-acclaimed patriot and believer in the rule of law, Governor Adeleke should, without further delay, hand over the state commander of the Amotekun to the police for them to carry out a thorough investigation into the Akinlalu killings that have become a national embarrassment.”

“Although Adeleke had earlier commended the police for their diligent and professional handling of the investigation into the killings, such praise will amount to lip service if he continued to protect Omoyele.”

“The governor’s role in shielding suspects is consistent with his pattern of aiding and abetting impunity. It is now the case with his former Chief Security Officer, Omoyele, who has been out of circulation since his alleged assassination attempt story was deflated by the police.”