Bloodied APC Candidate in Osun: Speaker Accused of Violent Attack Days Before Governorship Poll

The political atmosphere in Osun State has turned dangerously volatile, with the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun, now at the center of a brutal assault allegation. The target? Francis Eniade, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Ifelodun, Boripe, and Odo-Otin Federal Constituency. The incident, which reportedly unfolded just two days before the state’s high-stakes governorship election, left Eniade bloodied and, according to witnesses, dozens more injured.

A chilling image circulating on X on Wednesday captured the moment for the public eye: Eniade, drenched in his own blood, sprawled on the ground. The photograph, which has since sparked outrage across social media, paints a grim picture of the chaos that allegedly erupted during the attack. One user, confirming the events, wrote with palpable anger: “Speaker Wale Egbedun just attacked Eniade. Dozens were injured, and several cars were destroyed. Where are the so-called neutrals to condemn this?”

The accusations against Egbedun, a staunch ally of incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke, come amid an already tense election season. Just days prior, the Speaker had publicly called for the arrest of both Eniade and Senator Francis Fadahunsi over what he described as inciting remarks. Fadahunsi, for his part, voluntarily appeared before the Osun State Police Command on Wednesday to answer questions regarding an alleged “Kill Accord Party supporters” comment.

As of the time of this report, the Osun State Police Command has remained silent on the matter, offering no official confirmation or denial of the attack. The lack of a swift response from law enforcement has only fueled speculation and heightened anxiety among voters and political observers alike.

With the election looming, Governor Adeleke faces a formidable challenge from APC’s Bola Oyebamiji and Dr. Francis Ajala of the Social Democratic Party, whose name was cleared of legal hurdles on Wednesday. The violent incident, however, threatens to overshadow the campaign trail, raising urgent questions about the safety of candidates and the integrity of the electoral process in a state already bracing for a contentious showdown.