Ibikunle Amosun, the governor of Ogun State, played the role of a knight in armour to a female commissioner designate, Ms. Idiat Babalola, in Osun State at the funeral of Senator Isiaka Adeleke after an angry mob attacked her.
This drama played out in Ede, Osun State on Monday, April 24, 2017 where Ms. Babalola was sent by Governor Rauf Aregbesola to represent him at the burial event.
Babalola, who was seated among the dignitaries including the billionaire younger brother of the deceased, Deji Adeleke, was made to leave the event after the youth attacked the canopy under which she and the governors were seated.
According to reports, the youth said that Babalola had been named as the “running mate of the anointed candidate of the APC” in the forthcoming guber race.
“Despite pleas from family members of the deceased, the youths insisted and started shouting and raining curses on her,” one account said.
“The youths started shaking the canopy where Governors Ibikunle Amosun, Rotimi Akeredolu, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola and Deji Adeleke were seated to chase out Babalola who they described as a betrayer.
“Babalola was escorted outside the house by Amosun and his security aides as the youths threw sticks and mango fruits at her,” the report said.
Isiaka Adeleke, was senator from Osun State and former governor of the southwestern state. He passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at the age of 62. Among his relatives is Davido, a popular artiste in Nigeria.
His death has ignited violent reactions from youth in his community who allege that the deceased was poisoned. Fingers have been pointed in the direction of Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State.
The funeral event was attended by Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, a former governor of the state, and other dignitaries.
