Osun Accord Petitions Police Over Alleged Threats in Viral Video by Rep. Wole Oke
Osun State chapter of the Accord has petitioned the police over what it described as threatening and inflammatory statements allegedly made in a viral video by Wole Oke, a member of the House of Representatives representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency.
In the petition addressed to the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone XI Headquarters in Osogbo and copied the Inspector General of Police, the party demanded an immediate investigation and possible prosecution over the statements credited to the lawmaker.
The petition, written by ASA Attorneys on behalf of the state chairman of the Accord Party, described the remarks attributed to the federal lawmaker as “menacing, inflammatory and capable of inciting violence.”
Hon. Oke, who also serves as Director-General of the Osun APC Governorship Campaign, was alleged to have warned in the video that individuals who do not politically align with where Bola Ahmed Tinubu belongs should be ready to “face dire consequences.”
According to the petitioners, the alleged statement amounts to a direct threat to the lives, safety and civil liberties of citizens in Osun State, particularly members and supporters of opposition political parties.
The party argued that such comments could fuel political tension and undermine the democratic rights of citizens to freely associate and participate in political activities as guaranteed under the 1999 Constitution.
It further noted that the alleged remarks have already generated fear and anxiety among members and supporters of the party as well as other residents of the state.
The petition urged the police to immediately commence a thorough and transparent investigation into the viral video and the statements attributed to the lawmaker.
Specifically, the party called for the invitation and interrogation of the lawmaker, and the institution of appropriate criminal proceedings if investigations establish a prima facie case of intimidation or conduct likely to cause a breach of peace.
The Accord also called for increased security presence across Osun State to ensure that political actors and citizens can freely exercise their constitutional rights without fear of harassment or violence.
The party maintained that the petition was necessary to protect democratic values and prevent any form of political intimidation in the state.
The petition was also copied to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Inspector-General of Police in Abuja.
Signed:
Pastor Victor Akande
Accord Chairman,
Osun State Chapter
10/04/2026