Stage Collapses at Osun Political Event, Gov Adeleke Reportedly Affected, Video Trends
- There was concern in Osun on Wednesday, June 10, following the sudden collapse of a stage where guests, including Governor Ademola Adeleke, were seated at a rally held in Ijebu-Jesa
- In a viral video, Adeleke, the spokesman for the Imole Campaign Council, Pelumi Olajengbesi, and other top personalities were among those seated when the incident occurred
- Eyewitnesses informed the press that the incident disrupted proceedings at the well-attended political event
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Osogbo, Osun state - Ademola Adeleke, governor of Osun, alongside his sister, Modupe Adeleke, the governor's chief of staff, Kazeem Akinleye, and other state officials, reportedly fell when the stage they were seated on collapsed.
According to Vanguard, the incident occurred during the inauguration of Adeleke’s re-election canvassers held in Ijebu-Jesa, Ori-Ade local government area (LGA) of Osun state, on Wednesday, June 10.
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In a video seen by Legit.ng, the stage appeared overcrowded, with several political stakeholders and security operatives also on it.
The collapse reportedly left some members of the Accord Party and officials with varying degrees of injuries, although the condition of the governor remains unclear as security operatives quickly assisted him and other dignitaries off the damaged stage.
Following the incident, the programme was abruptly brought to an end, according to The Nation.
The trending video can be watched below via X:
Nigerians react to Adeleke Osun rally collapse
Meanwhile, Nigerians on social media, especially X (formerly Twitter), reacted with mixed feelings to the incident.
Legit.ng captured some comments below:
Lawyer Ridwan Oke wrote on X:
"I hope Governor Adeleke is okay after that fall on the podium? Everyone involved in setting up that stage should be investigated. That kind of nonsense should not be happening and the Governor and his team were put at huge risk. Measures should be put in place to avoid a reoccurrence please. Ko make sense."
@salawueedris1 wrote on X:
"Our prayers are with the victims. It’s quite unfortunate."
@IrewoleApc commented on X:
"Hope the world can clearly see what we have been complaining about. Adeleke’s administration is known for poor construction and shoddy jobs."
@iamolasquare said via X:
"With all the money in their possession, they still couldn't get a good stage."
Bolaji Olawale wrote on X:
"I hope they are okay. Crowding stage should not be encouraged at events."
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Osun: Adekele cooks in kitchen
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that a video surfaced on the internet showing Governor Adeleke performing culinary duties in a kitchen.
In the clip sighted by Legit.ng, Adeleke could be seen cooking curry rice and chicken.
One of the Osun governor's children could be heard cracking a few jokes with his father.
Source: Legit.ng
