Osun Group Slams Aregbesola, Afenifere Leader Over Anti-Tinubu Remarks

The Osun Leaders of Thought, a socio-political group in Osun State, has warned against alleged plots to undermine President Bola Tinubu, declaring that any attempt to sabotage the Presidency from the state will be strongly resisted. The group emphasized, “Tinubu is our son, and we will not tolerate any group or individual undermining the Presidency.”

The group condemned a recent call by the factional leader of Afenifere, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, for the impeachment of President Tinubu, describing the remark as “unacceptable and unpatriotic,” especially at a time when the country is undergoing major reforms and geopolitical realignments.

In a statement signed by its press officer, Adekunle Adebayo, the group also criticized former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, for allegedly aligning with anti-Tinubu elements. It advised him to reconcile with the President or follow the more measured political paths of former Governors Kayode Fayemi and Babatunde Fashola.

Meeting in Iwo on Saturday, the group noted that President Tinubu has not committed any impeachable offence and is instead addressing long-standing national challenges. They cited tough but necessary decisions like fuel subsidy removal and exchange rate reforms as evidence of Tinubu’s commitment to long-term national stability.

The group urged the Osun State Ministry of Local Government to caution Oba Olaitan, warning that he must not be allowed to “desecrate the office of the President with unfair attacks.” They called for the monarch to be brought to order and avoid being used to destabilize the nation.

On Aregbesola, the group said his political feud with the President could still be resolved amicably.

“He cannot afford to be an instrument of attack against the President. Aligning with opposition coalitions and hosting Atiku are risky steps that may politically backfire,” they warned.

They further urged Aregbesola’s family to intervene, saying his confrontational approach could lead to political isolation.

“If the centre and Abere respond, he stands no chance of prevailing or even surviving politically. We advise him to act wisely and avoid decisions driven by anger or ego.”

Reaffirming their commitment, the group declared full support for President Tinubu and Governor Ademola Adeleke, calling both men “critical to Osun’s and Nigeria’s development.” They concluded, “We will defend and promote them. This is an Osun, Yoruba, and Southern agenda.”