The death of Mrs. Taliat Simbiat during the Accord Party primaries in Iwo has triggered fresh political controversy in Osun State, with Governor Ademola Adeleke, the Accord Party and the All Progressives Congress (APC) condemning the incident while exchanging accusations over the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

Governor Ademola Adeleke, in a statement issued on Sunday, expressed deep condolences to the family of the deceased, describing the incident as painful and unfortunate. The governor condemned all forms of political violence and urged political actors to embrace peaceful democratic practices.

Adeleke also commended what he described as the generally peaceful conduct of the Accord Party primaries across the state, noting that the isolated incident should not overshadow the overall success of the exercise.

The governor stressed the need for a thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to Mrs. Simbiat’s death and called on security agencies to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.

Meanwhile, the incident has sparked a war of words among political stakeholders, with the Accord Party and the APC trading accusations over alleged acts of violence and thuggery linked to the primaries.

Both parties condemned the loss of life but differed sharply on who should bear responsibility for the unrest that reportedly occurred during the electoral process.

The development has heightened political tension in Osun State ahead of future electoral contests, with calls growing for greater security measures and peaceful conduct among party supporters.

Security agencies are expected to continue investigations into the incident as political leaders and residents await further details on the circumstances surrounding the death of Mrs. Simbiat.