A source has confirmed that Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke is unharmed after the stage collapsed during a political rally on Wednesday.
According to the source who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to comment on the matter, the incident disrupted the programme, but the event resumed shortly after the collapse after security personnel assisted those affected out of the rubble.
Naijaonpoint recalls that there was panic on Wednesday after the stage collapsed during the inauguration of Governor Adeleke’s re-election canvassers in Ijebu-Jesa, Ori-Ade Local Government Area of Osun State.
The incident occurred while the governor was attending the event alongside his sister, Chief Modupe Adeleke, Chief of Staff Kazeem Akinleye and other top government officials.
The dignitaries were seated on the stage when the structure suddenly gave way, causing several people to fall.
However, the source who was quoted by Punch, said the event continued shortly with Governor Adeleke addressing the crowd of supporters.
“The incident happened. The event was the inauguration of the Imole canvassers for Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency. It was held in Ijebu-Jesa and the crowd was a bit much.
“The governor and some members of his cabinet were seated in that particular part of the podium that collapsed. There was no casualty. The event resumed and the governor addressed the gathering after the incident,” he said.
When contacted for confirmation and reaction, the deputy spokesperson to the governor, Oladele Bamiji, said the incident was not as serious as it was being portrayed.
He confirmed that there were no injuries or casualties, and Governor Adeleke left for another event after addressing supporters.
“The event thereafter went on smoothly with the governor and the members of his cabinet. No injuries.
“Had there been any fatal accident, the event would not have continued. There were no casualties. The governor, after leaving the venue, went to another event in Odo-Otin Local Government Area,” Bamiji said.
