OSUN LG ELECTION: PDP MEMBERS WHO SUSTAINED GUNSHOT IN ILESA DIES, BURIED AMIDST TEARS


OSUN LG ELECTION: PDP MEMBERS WHO SUSTAINED GUNSHOT IN ILESA DIES, BURIED AMIDST TEARS

OPEYEMI AKINYEMI 

OSOGBO, OSUN STATE 

Some indigenes and residents of Ijesaland are in mourning moods following the death of another Member of the People's Democratic Party PDP occasioned by the recent Local Government crisis in Osun State.

Bereaved families and stakeholders of the People’s Democratic Party in ilesha axis of Osun state are demanding justice for their loved ones and party members who lost their lives during the recent political crisis that erupted over local government leadership in the state.

The Party member, Kasali Adebayo who died less than 24 hours after the first victim, Ismail Ibrahim was laid to rest succumbed to a gunshot injury sustained in Ilesa during the political violence that erupted on February 16th over the local government crisis in Osun State.

He was reportedly shot in the head, rushed to OAU Teaching Hospital in Ile-Ife, but did not survive, even after surgery.

The deceased was buried at his residential home in Ilaje street, Ilesa, Ilesa west local government.

Family members, friends, associates, residents of ilesa and members of the PDP both young and elderly ones were seen weeping over the loss of the deceased whom they described as a political pillar.

The family and party members claimed the perpetrators of the killings are identifiable, as they called on President Bola Hammed Tinubu and the inspector general of police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, to ensure justice is done, to serve as deterrent to others.

Other political associates, described the ugly incident not just an attack on people's Democratic party members in Ilesa west but an attack and attempt to silence PDP in Osun and Nigeria at large, appealing to the leaders of the party to take a drastic step to forestall further occurrences.

One of the victims, late lsmail lbrahim was laid to rest amidst tears on Tuesday while late Kasali Adebayo, who gave up the ghost due to failure to recover from gunshot after days, was laid to rest on Thursday.

-END-

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

League of Islam preachers meets chief Imams of Ifon, Ilobu and Erin Osun communities.

Image
League of Islam preachers meets chief Imams of Ifon, Ilobu and Erin Osun communities. Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, says his administration will continue to mobilize proper and acceptable mediation that will bring about permanent peace and tranquility in Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun. Senator Ademola Adeleke stated this while meeting with the Chief Imams of Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun at a stakeholders' meeting in Ede. The meeting had in attendance chief Imams of Ifon, Ilobu and Erin Osun communities where issues that will about lasting peace to the three towns. Speaking The Governor, senator Ademola Adeleke who was represented by his Special Adviser on Political Matters, Alhaji Miniru Raji, highlighted the importance of fostering unity and embracing mutual relationships in settling any form of crisis. He said his administration would not tarry in ensuring that the lives and property of the people of Osun State are protected, thereby calling on the participating Chief I...
Read more

BREAKING: OSUN GOVT ISSUES DIRECTIVE ON TEXTBOOK USAGE IN PRIVATE SCHOOLS, BAN GRADUATION CEREMONIES

Image
BREAKING: OSUN GOVT ISSUES DIRECTIVE ON TEXTBOOK USAGE IN PRIVATE SCHOOLS, BAN GRADUATION CEREMONIES OPEYEMI AKINYEMI, OSOGBO  The Osun State Government has issued a directive to all proprietors and proprietress of faith-based and private schools to approve and maintain a consistent list of textbooks to be used by pupils and students for three consecutive academic sessions. The State Government also placed a ban on graduation ceremonies for nursery and kindergarten pupils across public and private schools in the state. The move, according to the government, is aimed at reducing financial burdens on parents and guardians, and to ensure uniformity and stability in learning materials across schools. The directive was contained in a circular signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, M.A.K. Jimoh, and addressed to key stakeholders in the education sector. According to the circular, the decision followed concerns over the financial burden placed on parents, loss of instru...
Read more

JAIL DELIVERY: OSUN CJ, ADEPELE OJO SECURES RELEASE OF 18 AWAITING TRIAL INMATES FROM CUSTODIAL CENTRES

Image
CHIEF JUDGE OF OSUN STATE GRACIOUSLY SECURES RELEASE OF 18 AWAITING TRIAL INMATES FROM CUSTODIAL CENTRES By ASC Joel Oludare Oyedokun In a bid to decongest custodial centres under the Nigerian Correctional Service, Osun State Command, the Chief Judge of Osun State, Hon. Justice Oyebola Adepele Ojo, led a high-powered delegation to the Medium Security Custodial Centres in Ilesa and Ile-Ife on Tuesday, 24th June, 2025, and Wednesday, 25th June, 2025, respectively. The delegation included esteemed members of the Judiciary, Ministry of Justice, Men of the bar, Prosecutors, Legal Aid Council, National Human Rights Commission, and other stakeholders. During the visit, the Chief Judge exercised her powers under the Criminal Justice (Release from Custody) (Special Provision) Act, Cap 40, Laws of the Federation, 2010, to secure the release of 18 awaiting trial inmates from the two custodial facilities in the state. Hon. Justice Oyebola Adepele Ojo reviewed 66 awaiting trials cases in MSCC Ilesa...
Read more