The Labour Party in Osun State has issued an urgent plea for calm following a spike in politically charged violence, including gunfire and fatalities, across several communities.
Mustapha Adebayo Muhydeen, the party’s state chairman, released a statement on Thursday voicing deep concern over what he termed a troubling escalation of confrontation among political rivals.
Muhydeen underscored that the situation poses a serious threat to the state’s stability and democratic health, and he called on all political players and their followers to refrain from further aggression.
He recalled that during his swearing-in as chairman on April 25, 2026, he emphasized the critical need for peaceful coexistence leading up to the August 15 gubernatorial election.
The Labour Party chairman explicitly stated that no political aspiration justifies the shedding of a single citizen’s blood, urging stakeholders to prioritize Osun’s well-being over party loyalties.
He appealed to security agencies to ramp up efforts to enforce law and order, and to ensure that perpetrators of violence are brought to justice.
Muhydeen maintained that democracy can only thrive in an environment of peace, tolerance, and mutual respect, and that political competition must never devolve into bloodshed.
He also expressed sympathy for families affected by the recent unrest, calling for justice and support for victims.
The chairman warned youths not to allow themselves to be used as instruments of violence by politicians, cautioning that such actions could have lasting negative consequences.
He reiterated the Labour Party’s dedication to peaceful political engagement and urged residents to remain calm while authorities address the matter. He stressed that dialogue and lawful means remain the proper channels for resolving political differences.