Governor Ademola Adeleke has firmly rejected calls from the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to interfere in the ongoing investigation into the Akinlalu killings, describing the opposition’s claims as an attempt by a struggling party to remain relevant.
This was contained in a statement on Sunday signed by Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Spokesperson to the State Governor, in which the governor expressed his confidence in the ongoing police inquiry and reiterated his administration’s commitment to law and order.
The statement reads partly: “The Akinlalu matter is a question of law and order and the Inspector General of Police has acted on the matter. The police is conducting an active investigation. 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.”
Governor Adeleke insisted that his administration would continue to trust the Inspector General of Police to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident. He stressed that any attempts to politicise the matter would be counterproductive and potentially destabilising to the state.
The governor’s spokesperson emphasised that the government remained committed to ensuring justice for the victims while allowing law enforcement agencies to operate independently.
He noted that undermining the police investigation would not only compromise justice but also send the wrong message to the public about governance and accountability.
