All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the 15th August, 2026, Osun State governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, has raised the alarm that the political violence in the state had attained a dangerous dimension.
He alleged that at least 25 members of his party had been killed in the political crisis that had engulfed the state.
Oyebamiji, however, said the killings took place in 2022.
Oyebamiji, who disclosed this yesterday during an interactive session with journalists in Lagos, said contrary to the belief in some quarters that his party was behind the violent attacks, it was the government in power in the state that was attacking and maiming his party members in a bid to scare the electorate away from participating in the polls.
He said, “The last reason why we call this meeting is to reassure Osun people and Nigerians, through you, that both the APC and I have been victims of the persistent political violence in Osun State. During the 2022 governorship election, more than 25 members of our party were allegedly murdered by members of the political party in power in Osun.
“In my own local government area, for example, the chairman of Irewole local government area, Hon. Remi Abass, was killed within the council secretariat. Our party has also documented several other politically motivated attacks and killings, for which we continue to seek justice through the courts.
“Therefore, the ongoing political violence in the state shows that the government in power is involved in it. Recently, the inspector-general of police visited Osun State and publicly alleged that individuals accused of criminal activities were being housed in the Government House. Reports also emerged a few days ago concerning the arrest of a suspected criminal within the private residence of the secretary to the state…
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