Adeleke
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has announced plans to constitute an independent commission of inquiry immediately after the August 15 governorship election to investigate reported cases of extrajudicial killings and other acts of violence recorded during the election period.
Adeleke disclosed this while addressing journalists in Osogbo on Friday, although his speech was read by the state Commissioner for Information, Kolapo Alimi.
The governor expressed condolences to families who lost loved ones in election-related violence, assuring them that the commission would investigate the circumstances surrounding the incidents and recommend appropriate action.
Adeleke said every life lost during the election period was an Osun life and stressed that political differences should never result in the loss of lives.
He said the commission would be constituted on Monday, immediately after the election, to investigate all reported killings and acts of violence connected with the election period.
According to him, the commission would establish the circumstances surrounding the incidents and recommend appropriate actions to ensure that those responsible were brought to justice, irrespective of their political affiliation, position or influence.
The governor also assured residents that his administration would establish a framework to support and compensate families of those who lost their lives.
He said the memories of the victims would be appropriately honoured, stressing that the election would come and go but the people of Osun would remain united.
Adeleke said the government owed the victims justice, their families compassion and the people of Osun a peaceful future.
