The Omoluabi Progressives has sounded an alarm over an attempt to eliminate former Minister of Interior and ex-governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola.
In a statement signed by its spokesperson and organising secretary, Oluwaseun Abosede, which was made available to JESNews, the group stated that recent incidents point to a political and physical campaign to silence Aregbesola.
“Taken together, these developments raise genuine fears that a sinister agenda is being orchestrated to silence him permanently under the guise of politics,” the statement read.
“Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho, made a declaration at a rally on July 23, 2025, interpreted as a call for violence. He reportedly stated in Yoruba, ‘Ilẹ o mú wọn’ meaning ‘the land will consume them’, a phrase the group said was directed at Aregbesola.”
The Omoluabi Progressives said that tension arose on August 14, 2025, when a journalist, Gbonka Ebiri allegedly described Aregbesola as a sell-out and called for him to face the wrath of Yorubaland.
On the same day, the group alleged, “police operatives with an Armoured Personnel Carrier disrupted an African Democratic Congress rally in Sagamu, Ogun State.
“The event was scheduled to be addressed by Aregbesola in support of Hon. Solomon Oluwaseyi Osho, candidate in the House of Representatives bye-election.
“The venue was reportedly vandalised, equipment seized and Aregbesola prevented from attending the event.”
The group said police attempts to downplay the disruption only deepened suspicion of political interference.
While pointing out Aregbesola’s contributions to Yoruba people, the group made mention of his reconciliation efforts within the Oodua People’s Congress, OPC, and his developmental projects in Osun and Lagos States.
It urged Nigerians to take note of remarks by appointees and supporters of President Bola Tinubu and called on security agencies to act decisively.
“The safety, dignity, and political rights of Yoruba leaders must not be sacrificed on the altar of opportunism.
“Any further escalation of threats could endanger Aregbesola and undermine peace in Yorubaland,” it concluded.
