By our correspondent<\/p>\n
Apparently disturbed by the indiscriminate killings of chieftains of political parties and residents of Osun state after the recent governorship election,the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the August 15, 2026 Osun State election, Bola Oyebamiji, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory.<\/p>\n
This is as Oyebamiji called for a thorough investigation into reported cases of post-election violence and killings in the state.<\/p>\n
Oyebamiji, in a statement made available to Journalists in Osogbo on Saturday, urged the governor, as Chief Security Officer of the state, to take full responsibility for safeguarding the lives and property of all citizens during this sensitive post-election period.<\/p>\n
He said, \u201cIn the spirit of democracy and as we commemorate the 35th anniversary of the creation of our dear Osun State, I congratulate His Excellency, Senator Ademola Adeleke, the Executive Governor of Osun State, on his victory in the August 15, 2026 governorship election as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission. <\/p>\n
\u201cAt the same time, I call on Mr. Governor, as the Chief Security Officer of the state, to do everything within his constitutional responsibility to protect the lives and property of all citizens, particularly during this sensitive post-election period.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe senseless killings, harassment and intimidation of members and supporters of our party must therefore stop forthwith. Attacks on innocent citizens and their businesses must not be allowed to continue. There are disturbing reports of attacks on small and medium-sized businesses because of the perceived political affiliations or non-allegiance of their owners to the Accord Party. <\/p>\n
“This is clearly condemnable and unacceptable. For a state that aspires to achieve economic growth, attract investment and create sustainable employment opportunities for its people, the provision of security and a conducive environment for businesses to thrive is not negotiable.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also recalled the deaths of former Chairman of Irewole Local Government Area, Hon. Remi Abass, who was killed in Ikire; APC Chairman in Atakumosa Local Government Area, Chief Gbenga Ogbara; Mr. Dele Ayegbo, nephew of Hon. Wole Oke, Director-General of his 2026 Governorship Campaign Council, as well as over 35 other victims he attributed to political violence.<\/p>\n
However, Oyebamiji called on the Nigeria Police Force to launch a thorough investigation into the killings and bring the perpetrators to justice, while offering his deepest condolences and continued support to the bereaved families.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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