Political Tension Rises in Osun as Leaked Audio Features Speaker Threatening Monarch with Jail, Death

 

A leaked audio recording making the rounds on social media has ignited political tensions in Osun State, allegedly capturing the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Adewale Egbedun, threatening a traditional ruler with imprisonment and death.

The recording, which surfaced on Wednesday evening, reportedly features the Speaker addressing Oba Oyewale Olasunkanmi Isaac (Akorede I), the Alasi of Asi in Odo-Otin Local Government Area, in a heated exchange over political disagreements.

In the clip, the speaker speaking in Yoruba is allegedly heard saying:

“I will jail you, I swear. I’ll ensure you rot there. You think being a king gives you power over me? I’ll deal with you, and if you’re not careful, you won’t leave that place alive.”

This medium consulted a voice recognition expert, who compared the leaked audio with archived interviews and public speeches of Hon. Egbedun. The expert concluded there is a 95% likelihood that the voice in the recording belongs to the Speaker.

Hon. Egbedun and Oba Isaac both hail from Asi, intensifying concerns about power dynamics and local rivalries. Palace sources allege the Speaker has attempted to assert control over community affairs, bypassing the monarch in key decisions. The crisis has been ongoing for some months now, with tensions reportedly escalating in recent weeks.

In a related development, information reaching this medium indicates that in February 2025, Hon. Egbedun allegedly disrespected the Aragbiji of Iragbiji, a highly revered monarch in Boripe Local Government Area. The incident, which reportedly took place during a public event, drew criticism from traditional institutions and further strained the Speaker’s relationship with royal authorities across the state.

“The Speaker wants to dominate everything in the town,” a palace insider claimed. “He insists on decisions being made without involving the king.”

The leaked audio has sparked outrage across Osun State. Civil rights organizations and political observers are calling for a thorough investigation into the matter. As of press time, attempts to obtain a response from Hon. Egbedun have been unsuccessful, and state government officials have remained silent.

However, a senior aide to Governor Ademola Adeleke confirmed that the governor is aware of the situation and monitoring developments closely.

A public affairs analyst speaking with this medium warned that, if verified, the audio could have serious implications for the Speaker, including potential charges of abuse of power and political intimidation.

Meanwhile, sources close to the royal family revealed that Oba Isaac has temporarily relocated to Lagos, citing security concerns and threats to his life.

This developing story continues to raise questions about the balance of power between political leaders and traditional institutions in Osun State.