The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has condemned the alleged post-election attacks on its members and supporters across the state, calling on the police to investigate and prosecute those responsible.
The party made its position known in a statement signed by its Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, on Tuesday.
The APC alleged that violent incidents began on Sunday, following the declaration of Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord as winner of the governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
According to the party, “some of our members and supporters have reportedly been attacked in different parts of the state by Accord Party political thugs.”
The APC also alleged that some local government chairmen had attempted to force their way into council secretariats with the assistance of armed political groups, claiming that some of the groups carried guns, cutlasses and cudgels.
The party alleged that some individuals claiming to be members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers had attempted to take control of motor parks across the state with the assistance of thugs.
The statement listed alleged incidents in Oke-Fia, Osogbo, Amudaoba in Modakeke and Iba in Ifelodun Local Government Area, among other locations.
The APC claimed that a house belonging to one of its members, Akibu Olateju, was destroyed in Ilie, Ifelodun Local Government Area, while other members and supporters had also reported attacks in different parts of the state.
The party further alleged that four motorcycles belonging to its members were burnt in Modakeke after the election results were announced, while a shop belonging to a female APC member was also allegedly destroyed.
It also referred to a video circulating online which it alleged showed some 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,” it stated.
The APC urged the Osun State Police Command to protect its members and supporters and investigate the alleged attacks, while also calling on Adeleke to caution those allegedly involved.
“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,” it stated.
The Osun State Police Command had on Monday warned individuals and groups against any attempt to forcefully take over the affairs or premises of local government areas in the state.
The warning was issued on Monday by the Commissioner of Police, Election, CP Samuel Etaifo Erale, following reports of plans by some individuals or groups to occupy local government facilities.
Osun APC condemns alleged post-election attacks, urges police action