The campaign team of Governor Ademola Adeleke, had accused the opposition All Progressives Congress of vandalising campaign billboards of the Accord Party in some parts of the state.
In a statement by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, the Imole Campaign Council alleged that the destruction was carried out in the presence of security officers, calling on the Inspector General of Police to intervene in the matter.
The statement also urged the international community, civil society organisations, election monitoring groups and human rights organisations to take note of the unfolding political tension and alleged intimidation by the APC.
“In the early hours of today, billboards belonging to the Imole Campaign and the ACCORD were vandalised and destroyed across several parts of Osun State, including Irewole, Ayedaade, Ife, Irepodun, Oriade and Osogbo Local Governments.
“We have it on good authority that this operation was coordinated by a notorious thug identified as Asiri Eniba, allegedly aided by some compromised security operatives who supervised or looked away while these criminal acts were carried out. This development is extremely dangerous and must not be ignored,” the statement partly read.
Olajengbesi further said, “Having failed to inspire the people with any meaningful agenda or alternative vision for governance, and being overwhelmed by the massive acceptance Governor Ademola Adeleke continues to enjoy across the state, the APC and its operatives now appear determined to embrace intimidation, violence, destruction of opposition materials, and fear tactics as a political strategy.
“This is not ordinary politics. This is a direct threat to democratic engagement, political freedom, and peaceful participation in the electoral process.
“We therefore call on the Inspector General of Police to immediately order a full investigation into these coordinated attacks and ensure that all persons involved, including their sponsors and collaborators, are identified and prosecuted in accordance with the law.”
He urged Osun people not to allow politicians and political thugs to drag the state into avoidable tension because of personal ambition and fear of electoral rejection.
“Governor Ademola Adeleke remains focused on governance, development, and service delivery to the people of Osun State. No amount of intimidation or coordinated attacks can suppress the democratic will of the people,” he said.
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