Gov.Adeleke visits family of Late Ezekiel Olapade, condemns violence

Osun state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has visited the family of the late Ezekiel Olapade, who was killed on Sunday by suspected political thugs in a branded campaign vehicle, warning that Osun State will not be intimidated by brigandage and violence.

The governor, accompanied by top government officials, wept alongside the family of the victim, declaring that the opposition cannot kill their way into the governorship seat.

In a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, it was affirmed that the people of Osun cannot be cowed by gunshots. 

The statement declared, “We are not afraid, as we remain resolute in our re-election bid. We are a courageous people; we cannot be silenced. We hold our heads high as we seek the support of our people.”

“I wonder who is behind their strategy. You are attacking and maiming the very people you are seeking to govern. How is that a way to secure power? You killed the innocents whose votes you need. They are attacking the people thinking that will give them the governorship. They cannot kill their way to power. Osun will not be captured by brute force,” he said.

The governor also visited the Osun State University Teaching Hospital to condole with John Mathew, who survived gunshots during the attack that claimed Olapade’s life. 

He described the incident as barbaric and a clear demonstration of man’s inhumanity to man.

“I have talked to the police authorities. They must arrest and prosecute the killers. This criminal conduct has to stop. We will not rest until justice prevails. Osun people will not bow to agents of violence. We will vote and, by God’s grace, I shall be re-elected,” the governor noted.

The Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi, who was also part of the condolence visit, condemned the killing of innocent citizens by political thugs, stating that justice would catch up with the perpetrators. 

He prayed for God to comfort the family of the victim.