The campaign of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has raised the alarm over the alleged banishment of an Accord Party supporter, Ms Adeola Adegoke, from Ilase in Obokun Local Government Area of the state over her political affiliation.
Adeleke campaign spokesman, Pelumi Olajengbesi, who raised the alarm in a statement on Facebook on Wednesday, alleged that Adegoke’s shop was looted and that she and her mother were summoned and subsequently ordered to leave the community unless she agreed to work politically for Senator Fadahunsi and Wole Oke.
According to him, Adegoke reportedly agreed to support Fadahunsi but declined to campaign for Wole Oke, after which she was allegedly ordered to leave Ilase.
Olajengbesi described the alleged action as unacceptable in a democratic society, stressing that political differences should not be used as a basis for intimidation, punishment or deprivation of livelihood.
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“We must never use political power or influence to intimidate, punish or destroy the livelihood of any citizen because of political differences,” he said.
The lawyer specifically called on Fadahunsi and Wole Oke to respond to the allegations, noting that their names had been invoked in connection with the alleged actions.
“If these actions were taken without their knowledge or authority, they must immediately call those responsible to order,” Olajengbesi said.
He maintained that no citizen should be intimidated, banished or deprived of their livelihood because of their political choice.
“Politics must never descend to this level,” he added.
The allegations have not been independently verified, and it was not immediately clear whether Fadahunsi or Wole Oke had responded to the claims.
Olajengbesi urged political actors to respect citizens’ rights and ensure that political disagreements do not degenerate into harassment or persecution.
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