From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
The ex-spokesperson of the Senate, Dr Ajibola Basiru, has threatened to sue Osun State Government for defamation of character.
The spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Olawale Rasheed, in a statement on Monday, alleged that Basiru had imported some unauthorised policemen into the state to create confusion, and mayhem and destabilise the peace and stability of the state.
He alleged that the former Senator is reported to have submitted a list of top leaders of the People’s Democratic Party and Osun state government for arrest on trumped-up charges, calling on the Inspector General of Police to order the immediate withdrawal of such policemen whose invitation he said constitutes a grave threat to the peace and stability of the state.
In a swift reaction, Senator Basiru described the allegation as ‘rubbish’ saying “I sympathise with Osun people for allowing comedians to get close to the government house in Osogbo.
“They are obviously jittery already that our party, the APC, will kick out their incompetent government in 2026. Obviously, illiteracy is a disease! The accusations by the governor are ridiculous, and baseless and could only come from such unserious quarters.
“If indeed, Jackson Adeleke is concerned with the peace of the state, he should immediately hand over the Police declared criminals that he is harbouring at the Country home in Ede.
“If the intention of Adeleke and his minions is to harass or intimidate me, they are embarking on a failed venture. I have instructed my lawyers to consider possible legal action against the said Mallam Rasheed Olawale for defamation of character,” Basiru added.