Osun 2026:Babayemi Calls For Improved Security

A leading governorship aspirant of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Omooba Dotun Babayemi, has called on the country’s security agencies to beam their searchlights on the state in order to frustrate any plot by people who might want to plunge it into chaos as efforts were being geared towards next year’s gubernatorial election.

Babayemi noted that the call has become imperative in view of the fact that the 2026 off-cycle gubernatorial election in the state was fast approaching, noting that as a result, all hands must be on deck for it to be achieved.

In a release by his media office, the prominent governorship aspirant said the people of the state known for being peaceful, should be protected from those who believe in violence.

“Generally, Osun and its people are noted for being peaceful. However, recent happenings, especially the unwarranted and unprovoked killings of some people at Akinlalu community by some Amotekun officers, really call for concern. It’s gratifying that this is already being addressed by the authorities concerned,” he said.

While commending the Police under the IGP Kayode Egbetokun for its promptness in handling the Akinlalu mindless killings, Babayemi warned that if not handled well, many of such situations might be in the offing.

“The people of Akinlalu, just like other indigenes of Osun, are peace loving and law-abiding as they go out daily in search of their legitimate means of livelihood without ruffling feathers. For some of them to have been gruesomely killed by some Amotekun officers is really disheartening,” Babayemi decried.

“So, I want to urge that the Police should not only get to the root of the matter but everyone found culpable should be made to face the wrath of the law. It will help to serve as deterrent to those who might be planning mayhem in the near future, especially as the state election is getting closer,” added the aspirant.

He insisted that his admonition should not be treated with a kid glove because, according to him, the recent happenings might be to test waters; “So, we must not all sleep with our eyes closed as troublemakers may be gearing up for the disruption of peace in the state.”

Meanwhile, the Gbongan-born Prince has implored the people to continue to be peaceful and law-abiding, assuring that security agencies would be forthcoming for the state to be safe for all.