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Panic erupted in Ijebu‑Jesa, Oriade Local Government Area of Osun State, on Wednesday when the stage hosting Governor Ademola Adeleke and other dignitaries collapsed during a political rally in support of the governor.
The incident happened during the launch of the Imole Canvassers initiative, organised by Accord candidate for the Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, Pelumi Olajengbesi.
Witnesses reported that the stage gave way shortly after Governor Adeleke rose to address supporters gathered at the venue.
A video of the collapse circulated on social media, showing the moment the structure failed and prompting a brief commotion among attendees.
The event aimed to inaugurate about 10,000 Imole Canvassers who will promote the administration’s programmes and policies across the Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency and the wider Osun East Senatorial District.
Despite the collapse, no injuries were reported for the governor or other prominent political figures.
Senior government sources confirmed that Governor Adeleke and other officials present were safe after the incident.
Security personnel and event organisers quickly responded, restoring calm at the venue.
The lawmaker representing Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, and Ejigbo Federal Constituency, Hon. Bamidele Salam, also confirmed the governor’s safety.
In a post on his Facebook page, Salam shared a photograph showing Governor Adeleke alongside Deputy Governor Prince Kola Adewusi, Osun Accord Chairman Pastor Victor Akande, the governor’s spokesperson Olawale Rasheed, and other party officials.
Salam wrote, “With His Excellency Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, after a very successful rally in Oriade Local Government Area of Osun State, where Pelumi Olajengbesi launched a massive campaign in support of the Governor.”
The rally continued after confirmation that the governor and other dignitaries were unharmed, and attendees dispersed peacefully following the brief disruption caused by the stage collapse.
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