A political firestorm has erupted in Osun State following a shocking call by Senator Ajibola Bashiru for the extension of a state of emergency to the state. In a swift and scathing response, political strategist and media expert Michael Abimboye “Omo Ajonbadi” has condemned the senator’s statement, describing it as “unfortunate and satanic.”
Abimboye, in a strongly worded reaction, questioned the motive behind Bashiru’s reckless demand, insinuating that the All Progressives Congress (APC) might be plotting chaos in Osun to justify such an extreme measure.
“State of Emergency extended to Osun as how?” Abimboye fired back. “Is your party, APC, planning to unleash violence and destabilize Osun via political, religious, or tribal attacks in the holy month of Ramadan?”
The implication of Bashiru’s call is as troubling as it is senseless. Osun State, under Governor Ademola Adeleke, has remained stable, with no justifiable reason for such a drastic federal intervention. Many observers now fear that the APC, having lost power in the state, is actively seeking to orchestrate unrest as a pretext for federal takeover—an anti-democratic maneuver reminiscent of Nigeria’s darkest political eras.
Abimboye did not hold back in questioning the morality of Bashiru’s position, especially during the sacred period of Ramadan. “Are these your prayers in the holy month of Ramadan?” he asked, implying that rather than seeking peace and progress, Bashiru and his cohorts are fixated on throwing Osun into crisis.
His response has struck a chord among Osun residents, many of whom see the APC’s desperation as a direct attack on their democratic will. Political analysts also view Bashiru’s call as a dangerous overreach, one that could set a precedent for using security measures as a political weapon.
As the backlash against Bashiru’s statement continues to mount, the APC must now answer a fundamental question: Is its desperation for power worth plunging Osun into turmoil?
