The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has condemned what it describes as coordinated post-election attacks on its members and supporters across the state, urging the police to investigate and prosecute those responsible.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the party’s Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, the APC alleged that violent incidents began on Sunday, shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission declared Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party winner of the governorship election.
According to the statement, “some of our members and supporters have reportedly been attacked in different parts of the state by Accord Party political thugs.” The party also alleged that certain local government chairmen attempted to force their way into council secretariats with the assistance of armed groups carrying guns, cutlasses and cudgels.
Further allegations include attempts by individuals claiming affiliation with the National Union of Road Transport Workers to seize control of motor parks across the state with the help of thugs. The APC listed specific incidents in Oke-Fia and Amudaoba in Modakeke, as well as Iba in Ifelodun Local Government Area.
The party claimed a house belonging to one of its members, Akibu Olateju, was destroyed in Ilie, Ifelodun Local Government Area, while four motorcycles owned by APC members were burnt in Modakeke following the announcement of results. A shop belonging to a female APC member was also reportedly destroyed. The statement referenced a video circulating online allegedly showing individuals assaulting an APC female member in Modakeke.
“We condemn in its entirety the needless violent attacks of our members by the Accord Party hoodlums. Reprisals could threaten public peace and plunge the state into a wider crisis,” the statement read.
The APC called on the Osun State Police Command to protect its members and investigate the alleged attacks. It also urged Governor Adeleke to intervene directly. “Governor Adeleke should call his attack dogs who are unjustifiably attacking our members and supporters to order. The governor should manage his electoral victory in a manner that would prevent further disturbances,” the party stated.
The Osun State Police Command had on Monday issued a warning against any attempt to forcibly take over local government facilities. The Commissioner of Police, Election, CP Samuel Etaifo Erale, said the warning followed reports of plans by individuals or groups to occupy council premises.
Security analysts say the allegations underscore lingering tensions after a closely contested election. The police have not yet confirmed the specific incidents cited by the APC, but the command’s preemptive warning suggests awareness of potential flashpoints. Observers warn that failure to address the allegations transparently could erode public confidence in the post-election security architecture.
