The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has urged the State Commissioner of Police, Umar Abba, to investigate claims that officials in Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration are planning to spark violence in local government councils.
In a petition written by APC Legal Adviser Adegoke Ogunsola and shared with journalists in Osogbo on Monday, the party accused the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman, Sunday Bisi, and other government officials of plotting to hire armed thugs to attack political officials in local government areas.
The APC named Commissioner for Information Kolapo Alimi, Osun State Independent Electoral Commission Chairman Hassim Abioye, and Governor’s Spokesperson Olawale Rasheed as part of the alleged scheme. The party warned that this could lead to fresh unrest, citing a similar PDP-led crisis in February that resulted in the deaths of some APC members.
The APC called on security agencies, including the Nigerian Police and the Department of State Security, to protect political functionaries and their properties and to prevent a breakdown of law and order. The petition also requested a thorough investigation into the named officials for inciting actions that could disrupt peace.
In response, Osun PDP Director of Media and Information, Oladele Bamiji, dismissed the APC’s claims, accusing the party of being behind past violence in the state. Bamiji stated that the APC relies on federal influence, including the Inspector General of Police and the Attorney-General, to cause unrest. He emphasized that Governor Adeleke has urged PDP supporters to remain peaceful and respect legal processes since the earlier crisis, without using state resources against opponents. The PDP described the APC’s allegations as a reflection of their own tactics when in power.
This exchange follows ongoing political tensions in Osun, with both parties trading blame for instability in local government councils. The APC’s petition highlights concerns about potential violence, while the PDP insists it is committed to maintaining peace and adhering to the rule of law.
