Some residents of Ido-Osun in Osun State have sparked reactions online after they were allegedly seen placing curses on anyone who defects from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the Accord Party in support of Governor Ademola Adeleke.
The incident, captured in a viral video, has generated widespread debate on social media, with many Nigerians criticizing the use of traditional curses in political rivalry, while others questioned the priorities of those involved.
The development comes as political activities continue to intensify ahead of future elections in Osun State.
Reacting to the video, @Omapeters0001 wrote:
“They have not cursed the bandits to return their kidnapped children. Sénsélessnêss!”
@OneRemaFan commented:
“Poverty is a big problem for us. It’s why we need to ban poor people from voting. They would sell this country for 5k”
@Ifeanyi30N said:
“nawa oh, I get many things so say oh but make I reserve my comment. Some elderly people no suppose comot from inside village”
@cypher_wizard reacted:
“Misplaced priorities. It’s sad to see people loving their chains with their full chest. Slaves mentality.”
@blackkyngent wrote:
“Poor people and this kind settings, nah 5&6 rice, 5k is enough for APC politicians to buy their votes”
@JoTechTracker added:
“Curse that was sponsored by few cups of rice and packs of salt…
Curse the people holding your children’s futures to ransom”
@peaceblac commented:
“this people wan make me dey regret sey i be osun boy”
@Hezekiah222 wrote:
“My God
Now I want to become a politician cuz Nigerians are the easiest people to deceive and they will be loyal”
@kacrypt reacted:
“Davido Uncle failed and David is not calling him out?
That’s the problem I have with Nigerians, when you benefit from corruption is all Good.”
@iam_majorzord said:
“Very toxic political party 😐”
@Pappibam1 commented: