Adeleke escapes unhurt as podium collapses at Osun rally

A podium collapsed unexpectedly during a rally in Ijebu-Jesa, Osun State, Nigeria, causing alarm among attendees and officials, including Governor Ademola Adeleke. The incident occurred on Wednesday while the governor, his deputy Kola Adewusi, Speaker of the House of Assembly Adewale Egbedun, and other political figures were seated on the platform during the inauguration of canvassers for the Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency.

Video footage captured the moment the structure gave way amidst ongoing musical performances. The event anchor had just concluded a segment and was preparing to introduce the next item when the podium caved in. A source present at the event described the scene as causing disruption, but noted that proceedings eventually resumed after security personnel managed the situation and evacuated those involved from the debris.

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The incident happened. The event is the inauguration of the Imole canvassers for Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency. The event was held in Ijebu-Jesa, and the crowd was a bit much. The governor and some members of his cabinet were seated in that part of the podium that collapsed. No casualty. The event resumed, and the governor addressed the gathering after the incident.

Despite the frightening collapse, officials confirmed that there were no injuries or casualties. The Deputy Spokesperson to the Governor, Oladele Bamiji, downplayed the severity of the incident, stating that the event continued smoothly afterward. He emphasized that had there been any serious accident, the rally would not have proceeded. Governor Adeleke, after leaving the collapsed podium site, proceeded to another event in Odo-Otin Local Government.

The rally's resumption and the governor's subsequent attendance at another event underscore the lack of serious harm resulting from the podium's collapse. The incident, while momentarily causing fear, ultimately did not lead to any injuries, allowing the political activities to continue.

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The incident thereafter went on smoothly with the governor and 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.