Davido Bombs Apc Over Shooting Assassination Attempt On Gov Adeleke’s Osogbo Accord Party Chairman
Afrobeats star Davido has condemned the violent gunshot attack on Hon Asimiyu Ajibola, the Accord Party Chairman for the capital Osogbo Local Government Area, on Wednesday night.
The yet unidentified unknown gunmen on Wednesday made the attempted assassination of Chairman of the Accord Party in Osogbo Local Government Area of the state, Asimiyu Ajibola, aka Baba Isila.
The Singer shared details of the incident on social media, revealing that the politician was currently fighting for his life at a teaching hospital following the shooting.
According to a screenshot shared by the singer on June 4, the shocking incident happened on Wednesday night around 9:50pm when suspected gunmen repeatedly fired at Ajibola, also called Baba Isila, and his friends while they were driving a blue Toyota Corolla near the Osogbo Community Bank axis of MDS.
Reacting to the incident through his X account, Davido, whose uncle Ademola Adeleke is the sitting governor of Osun State and is seeking re‑election in August 2026, condemned the violence and pointed fingers at the state’s opposition All Progressives Congress (APC).
Davido explained that political rivalry should not lead to insecurity, stressing that the assault on the Accord chairman must be rejected by everyone.
He wrote: “Regardless of our political differences, everyone must make sure they are not contributing to insecurity in our nation. The attack on the Chairman of the Accord Party in Osogbo Local Government by political hoodlums must be condemned and rejected by all. If APC is sure they are popular, let’s settle this with ballot papers, not guns or weapons.”
Ajibola and his political associates were shot at around the MDS area of Osogbo, near the Osogbo Community Bank axis at about 9:50 pm on Wednesday, with gunshots ringing out in the neighbourhood.
A witness said the assailants opened fire on a blue Toyota Corolla conveying Ajibola and his associates while they were travelling through the area.
He said: “The gunmen pursued the vehicle and unleashed a barrage of gunfire in what appeared to be a coordinated attack.
“We were coming from the MDS area of Osogbo at about 9:50 pm and all of a sudden, the gun-wielding men chased and released a volley of bullets on all of us in the car.”
The eyewitness said the occupants managed to escape and sought refuge at the Dugbe Divisional Police Headquarters in Osogbo before the attackers fled the scene.
The Accord LG chairman was subsequently rushed to the University of Osun Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, where he was admitted for treatment following injuries sustained during the attack.
Reacting to the incident, Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, condemned the shooting and called on security agencies to thoroughly investigate the matter.
Alimi described it as an unfortunate incident which should not be allowed to go uninvestigated.
He said the culprits must be brought to book.
Alimi urged the police to conduct a professional investigation to unravel those behind the attack.
“We are therefore calling on the police to carry out their investigation professionally, without fear or favour, in unearthing the masterminds of the attack,” he stated.
The state’s police command has also reacted by launching an immediate investigation into the incident.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Osun State Police Command confirmed that it had launched a comprehensive investigation into the shooting.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, in the statement confirmed that the incident occurred along the MDS area of Osogbo when two armed men riding a motorcycle shot at the victims.
“The incident occurred yesterday June 3, 2026 at about 2350hrs along the MDS area of Osogbo when two armed men riding on a motorcycle reportedly attacked the victim in an apparent attempted murder.
“Upon receiving the distress report, the Police immediately mobilized tactical and conventional teams to the scene.
“A team of Police officers swiftly evacuated the victim to a medical facility where he is currently receiving treatment. Medical personnel have confirmed that Hon. Ajibola is in a stable condition and responding positively to treatment.
“Simultaneously, other operational teams launched an aggressive pursuit of the fleeing suspects in an effort to apprehend them and bring them to justice. Preliminary investigation at the scene led to the recovery of exhibits which are currently being subjected to forensic analysis.
“The Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command, CP Ibrahim Gotan, mnips, utterly condemned this act and has ordered a high-powered investigation into the incident.
“He has directed all relevant investigative units to deploy every available resource to unravel the circumstances surrounding the attack, identify those responsible, and ensure prompt arrest and prosecution.
“The Command wishes to assure members of the public that no stone will be left unturned in the ongoing investigation. Citizens are urged to remain calm, law-abiding, and provide credible information that may assist the police in tracking down the perpetrators,” the statement read.
