A strong supporter of Ademola Adeleke, the governor-elect of Osun State, is reported to have short himself while celebrating the politician’s victory.
The man was taken to the Seventh Day Adventist Church hospital in Lagere, Ile Ife, but later referred to Obafemi Awolowo Teaching Hospital.
The man who is said to be a member of Western security network, Amotekun is also said to be a member of Adeleke’s People Democratic Party (PDP).
The accidental discharge is reported to have occurred in Ile Ife on Sunday.
He was first taken to the Seventh Day Adventist Church hospital in Lagere, Ile Ife, but later referred to the Obafemi Awolowo Teaching Hospital.
Adeleke won 17 out of 30 LGAs in the state while the governor won 13.
In 2018, the opponents had went head-to-head at the governorship election in 2018.
Adeleke was in an early lead when the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the exercise “inconclusive”.
Oyetola was declared winner after a rerun was conducted in some polling units.
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