Osun APC accuses Accord of spreading falsehood on pre-election violence

Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has accused the Accord Party and some members of the National and State Assemblies in the state of spreading false allegations against the opposition party ahead of the August 15 governorship election.

In a statement issued on Friday by the party’s Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, the APC alleged that recent claims linking the party, its governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, and former governor Adegboyega Oyetola to acts of violence and political misconduct were fabricated.

The party claimed that the allegations were part of efforts by its political opponents to influence public opinion as campaigning intensifies across the state.

According to the statement, the APC rejected reports of alleged attacks on political opponents and claims that vehicles were being branded with Accord Party insignia to create unrest.

“We want to enjoin the members of the public to discountenance these frivolous fabrications against our party, our governorship candidate and the leader of our party,” the statement said.

The APC further alleged that its opponents had repeatedly blamed the party and its leaders for incidents occurring during political activities in the state.

The party maintained that its governorship candidate, popularly known as AMBO, remained focused on his campaign and was pursuing electoral victory through lawful and peaceful means.

“Oyebamiji, who is a man of peace, does not need to engage in violence before he records victory in the election,” the statement added.

The APC also expressed confidence in its chances at the forthcoming governorship poll, arguing that its campaign strategy and political mobilisation had positioned the party strongly ahead of the contest.

While criticising the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke, the opposition party claimed that dissatisfaction among voters would influence the outcome of the election.

The statement further alleged that some of the accusations levelled against the APC were intended to distract attention from challenges facing its political rivals and to generate public sympathy.

Reaffirming its commitment to peaceful political engagement, the APC said it would not resort to violence under any circumstances and urged residents of the state to remain vigilant throughout the electioneering period. 

The party stated, “Our party has never and will never tow the path of violence to achieve its objectives under any circumstances.”

DAILY POST had reported that on Friday, lawmakers in the Accord in the state during a press briefing called for the immediate redeployment of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan over alleged partisanship.

The spokesperson of the lawmakers, the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun also accused the APC of orchestrating violence before the crucial august 15 poll.

Osun APC accuses Accord of spreading falsehood on pre-election violence