{
  "id": 1541173,
  "title": "Adeleke campaign DG condemns Osun attacks, urges police to prosecute perpetrators",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/adeleke-campaign-dg-condemns-osun-attacks-urges-police-to-prosecute-1541173",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T19:12:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/adeleke-campaign-dg-condemns-osun-attacks-urges-police-to-prosecute-perpetrators/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Imole Campaign Council's DG, Senator Lere Oyewumi, denounced attacks on the homes of several leaders of the Accord Party ahead of the Osun State governorship election. Oyewumi described the incidents as unwarranted, cowardly, and unacceptable. He conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the affected residences in Ikire and Ikoyi, including Ambali Kondo, Owodunni Abiodun (Wocco), Taofeeq Ajagun (Ultimate), Akinola Paul (Halleluyah), Festus Adeyemo (Energy Commissioner), Alhaji Lateef, and Nureni Owoade. Oyewumi strongly condemned the attacks, emphasizing that political differences should not lead to violence, destruction, intimidation, or property damage. He commended the affected leaders for their courage and resilience, urging security agencies to prosecute those responsible and stressing that violence has no place in a democratic society.",
  "summary": "Senator Lere Oyewumi, the Director-General of Governor Ademola Adeleke's campaign, has condemned the attacks on Accord Party leaders' homes in Osun State. He urged the police to prosecute the perpetrators of the attacks.\n\nThe attacks occurred after the Osun State governorship election, which Governor Adeleke won. According to Pat Utomi, a Political Economist and former presidential candidate, the election was won at a high price, with nearly 30 lives lost.\n\nVarious individuals have reacted to Governor Adeleke's re-election, including Kenneth Okonkwo, a former Labour Party presidential campaign spokesperson, who congratulated him on his victory, describing it as a win for the people of Osun State. Maxwell Mgbudem, the National Chairman of the Accord Party, also welcomed the outcome, saying it reflects the courage of the Osun people.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Adeleke campaign DG condemns Osun attacks, urges police to prosecute perpetrators",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/adeleke-campaign-dg-condemns-osun-attacks-urges-police-to-prosecute",
        "published": "2026-08-17T19:12:50.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}