Osun APC’S War Against Media Houses And Journalists: A Futile Endeavor
▪️To govern Osun people is no more 'muftokor', for every Tom, Dick and Harry
▪️APC’s attacks on professional journalism expose disconnect from the people
A socio-political group in Osun State, Osun Democrats for Democracy (ODD), has exposed the latest war by the Osun APC against media houses and journalists across the state, including Rave FM and other notable ones, as not only laughable, but a desperate and futile attempt to bully the media into submission after suffering serial rejection from the good people of Osun State.
Let it be stated clearly unequivocally, what the APC calls “bias” is nothing but their discomfort with truth, accountability, and a media space that no longer indulges propaganda, and outright falsehood.
APC’s attacks on professional journalism expose disconnect from the people, and a growing inability to come to terms with their loss of relevance.
For years, the APC thrived on a culture where sections of the media were coerced, compromised, or intimidated into echoing their narratives.
Today, under the people-driven administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke and the real progressive political platform of the Accord, that era is over. The media in Osun is rediscovering its voice, and APC is rattled.
To govern Osun people is no more “muftokor”, free for every Tom, Dick and Harry. Leadership requires legitimacy, and the trust of the people, none of which can be manufactured through media intimidation or sustained propaganda.
The attack on Rave FM and its Presenter, alongside other credible media houses, and the weak attempt to demonize robust questioning on political programmes, expose APC’s allergy to scrutiny.
When did asking tough questions become “bullying”?
Or is it that APC representatives have become so used to scripted interviews and soft landings that they now panic when confronted with facts?
The hypocrisy in their claims is glaring. A party that built its political survival on misinformation now cries foul when journalists insist on clarity and evidence. It is insulting to the intelligence of the Osun people, and they're forced to remember the days of 'irọpidan'.
On the issue of language and public commentary, APC must be reminded that political labels and descriptions often emerge from public perception and discourse. If certain terms have stuck, perhaps the party should reflect on the conduct that earned them such public characterization rather than chasing shadows in media houses.
The baseless allegation that call-in lines are manipulated or that dissenting voices are suppressed is another fiction designed to discredit platforms APC cannot control. It is the same old strategy of discrediting the referee when the game is no longer going your way.
The tormentors of the people must know that attempting to criminalize professional relationships or invent conflicts where none exist only further exposes APC’s desperation. Media independence does not mean hostility to government; it means fairness, responsibility, and commitment to truth.
The unfortunate reality APC must confront is simple and painful, the people of Osun have rejected the politics of deceit, and imposition. No amount of media blackmail, or manufactured outrage can reverse that verdict.
Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration continues to enjoy the goodwill of the people because of visible governance, and a clear break from the failures of the past. That is what truly unsettles the APC, not any radio programme.
We therefore urge media practitioners across Osun State to remain steadfast. Do not yield to intimidation. Do not dilute the truth to comfort political actors who are allergic to accountability. Uphold professionalism, insist on fair hearing, and continue to expose falsehood wherever it appears.
Signed:
Adeyefa Adeyemo,
Director of Operations and Public Affairs,
Osun Democrats for Democracy (ODD).
01/04/2026