{
  "id": 586443,
  "title": "Osun Election: Former lawmaker sparks outrage over alleged inciting remarks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/osun-election-former-lawmaker-sparks-outrage-over-alleged-inciting",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T16:25:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/11/osun-election-former-lawmaker-sparks-outrage-over-alleged-inciting-remarks/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Osun State lawmaker Olatunbosun Oyintiloye is facing outrage over alleged inciting remarks in a viral video, according to reports. The 2023 August 15 governorship election in Osun State has become contentious following the emergence of the footage which allegedly shows Oyintiloye encouraging supporters to resist perceived political opponents. The video has sparked reactions from political observers and residents, raising fears of election-related violence in Osun State. This development occurs amid repeated calls for peaceful elections by political parties and the public. Security agencies and election monitors have expressed concerns over rising political tension and reported incidents of violence in the state. Political leaders and civil society groups have urged parties and supporters to avoid violence, allowing voters to exercise their democratic rights without intimidation.",
  "summary": "A former member of the Osun State House of Assembly, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has come under scrutiny after a viral video surfaced showing him allegedly making inflammatory remarks to supporters ahead of the August 15 governorship election in the state. The video, widely circulated on social media, captured the former lawmaker addressing a gathering of supporters, […] Osun Election: Former…",
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        "published": "2026-08-11T16:59:03.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/i-mean-kill-accord-with-votes-not-violence-osun-senator-backtracks-on",
        "published": "2026-08-11T19:16:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Adeleke defends siting of Osun airport in hometown",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/adeleke-defends-siting-of-osun-airport-in-hometown",
        "published": "2026-08-11T20:56:52.000Z"
      }
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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."
}