The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has strongly denied allegations of orchestrating violence ahead of the August 15 governorship election. In a statement released on Friday, the party accused the Accord Party and some lawmakers of fabricating stories to tarnish its image.
Kola Olabisi, the APC’s Director of Media and Information, emphasized that claims linking the party, its candidate Bola Oyebamiji, and former governor Adegboyega Oyetola to violent acts are baseless. He urged the public to ignore what he described as frivolous accusations designed to sway public opinion during the campaign period.
The APC rejected reports of attacks on political opponents and allegations that vehicles were being labeled with Accord Party logos to incite unrest. The party insisted that its candidate, known as AMBO, is committed to a peaceful campaign and lawful electoral victory.
“Oyebamiji is a man of peace who does not need violence to win an election,” the statement read. The APC also expressed confidence in its chances, citing strong voter dissatisfaction with the current administration under Governor Ademola Adeleke.
The party claimed that the accusations are a distraction from the challenges faced by its rivals and an attempt to generate sympathy. Reaffirming its dedication to non-violence, the APC said it would never resort to violence under any circumstances and called on residents to remain vigilant.
Earlier on Friday, Accord Party lawmakers, led by Speaker Adewale Egbedun, had called for the redeployment of Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Gotan over alleged bias. They accused the APC of planning pre-election violence.