Reacting swiftly, the Osun State Government dismissed the allegations as unfounded and politically driven. The governor’s spokesperson, Molawale Rasheed, in a counter statement described the claims as spurious alarms intended to distract the public from broader governance issues. “The people of Osun are discerning and will not be misled by narratives designed to create fear,” he said. The government also called on security agencies to remain vigilant, not against peaceful expression, but against any attempt to exploit public gatherings for violence. “Security operatives should prevent any group from hijacking legitimate concerns to cause instability,” the spokesperson added.

Source: The Guardian February 09, 2026 18:42 UTC