Osun Election Violence Casts a Shadow Over Adeleke’s Victory as Governor Moves to Help Victims
Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the Osun governorship election is being followed by an uncomfortable reminder of the cost of political competition, after suspected political thugs opened fire near the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo during the governor’s visit. The incident happened on Wednesday, just days after Adeleke secured re-election. Reports said gunmen exchanged…